Development and Thermal Evaluation of a Cocoa Solar Roaster Using a Dual-Axis Parabolic Cylinder Collector (PCC)

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer 2026 Open access

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Authors: E. V. Macias-Melo, P. R. Torres-Hernández, K. M. Aguilar-Castro, I. Hernández-Pérez, P. García-Alamilla, C. E. Torres-Aguilar, M. I. Hernández-López, S. Medina García, J. Serrano-Arellano
DOI: 10.32604/fhmt.2025.074900
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Abstract

This study presents the design, construction, and thermal evaluation of a solar-powered cocoa roaster based on a Parabolic Cylinder Collector (PCC) with dual-axis solar tracking. The system integrates three functional subsyst... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press

Fields of Study & Subjects

Food Drying and Modeling Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer
Publisher
Tech Science Press
Volume
24
Issue
1
Pages
1–10
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN