Advanced Techniques in Agricultural Engineering for Promoting Competitiveness in Bio-material Products and Renewable Energy Research, Development and Commercialization
The broad objectives of this project are to 1) develop high quality parboiled rice process without steaming, 2) develop pilot scale ultra-fast impinging stream paddy/parboiled paddy dryer, 3) develop combined electromagnetic wave hot air dryer for producing high quality dried or crispy fruits, and 4) assess the potential of power generation from energy crop plantation and crop residues using GIS technique.