TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of solar energy and agriculture, and more particularly, the present invention provides a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier in order to dry grains, food stuffs, fishes, meat etc. in all weather and saves electricity and reduces cost. The solar dryer consists of solar collector, drying chamber and airflow system inside the dryer. The photovoltaic powered blower induces passive control over the drying air temperature. This dryer has the capacity of 60kg of rice grains. Compared with the traditional sun drying method, drying with the dryer was found to be a viable option with many benefits, such as a protected drying environment, improved dried product quality and increased through output. It has been observed that the temperature generated inside the chamber is 18° C to 25° C more than the ambient temperature. The time needed to reduce desired moisture content is about 2.5 hours to 3 hours which is one third of the time needed to dry in traditional process.
BACKGROUND ART

[0002] Drying is the process of evaporation and removal of the water content contained by any substance. During the drying process, the water content inside the substance first moves towards the surface of the substance by liquid or vapor diffusion and then to the air by evaporation from the surface.
[0003] The available solar grain driers are not economical, accurate and time efficient. Further, the available driers are not user friendly as these driers take time to respond. Some of the driers are not effectively used for achieving comparatively high temperature. Also, the available driers are not portable.
[0004] Following are some of the attempts made to develop a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier.
[0005] US10837701B2 discloses drier with solar radiation simulation that relates to a drier which provides dried products with longer shelf life and higher nutritious values, by consuming less energy during the drying process of the products such as fruits and vegetables in the food industry and which contains a solar simulator and uses UV and IR rays in this simulator.
[0006] CN105841365A discloses a solar pond hot-air heat exchange device and grain drier that relates to a solar pond hot-air heat exchange device and a grain drier in order to dry grains in all weather, save electricity and reduce cost. Mainly, an existing solar pond is improved to the form that air heating is combined with a large-area tubular solar air preheating device arranged on the ground or on a floor, so that hot air is provided for the grain drier; the purposes that energy is stored and hot air is supplied to the drying equipment in all-weather are achieved, especially the labor intensity is relieved, drying energy cost is lowered, and the social environment is protected.
[0007] CN104126659A discloses solar-energy grain drier that relates to a device for drying grain, in particular to a solar grain dryer. The solar-energy grain drier is capable of fully utilizing solar energy to dry grains, is safe and sanitary, and is high in drying efficiency.
[0008] Method of grain drying into the housing. This invention of a grain dryer is to provided and connected to the housing so as to dry grain in the housing which introduce the air into the housing to dry the grain, measuring the moisture content of the dried grain, and adding moisture to the dried grain if the measured moisture content is less than a predetermined. [Richard L. Long JR., Jun. 22, 2006, US 2006/0130357 A1].
[0009] An improved vertical aeration system to provided a grain bin having a slope hopper bottom with a discharge opening. The invention is to direct an improved vertical aeration system having a pyramid frame and concave walls to shows the components of aeration system with one of the walls. [Pierson et al. Oct. 11, 2007, US 2007/0234587 A1].
[0010] Solar collector panel offers significantly higher efficiency over the traditional tube and fins designs. The invention of the solar panel control is to describe in order to take an advantage of different roof slopes hopper and sun movement throughout the day. [Bogdan et al. Jan. 29, 2009, US 2009/0025709 A1].
[0011] Solar energy includes a system for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the apparatus to prevent overheating. The invention of this is to absorbs the fluid which flows through the Solar energy collection portion in contacts with the Sunlight and collects Solar energy. [Kmetowicz et al. Sep. 11, 2008, US 2008/0216823 A1].
[0012] Solar grain drying system and method. The invention of this includes an apparatus, system, and method for the drying of particulate agricultural matter, especially particulate crops, such grains. [Barry R. Thompson, Oct. 22, 2013, US 8,561,315 B2].
[0013] Solar thermal panel includes a body of rubber particles bound by a binding agent and defining one or more. The invention is relating to solar thermal panels that are particularly applicable for use in low cost, roof mounted systems for domestic water heating and to generate electricity. [John Edward Hubbard Reader, Mar. 18, 2010, US 2010/0065044 A1].
[0014] Grain aeration system and techniques. The invention is to direct toward a networked grain aeration control system. For example, the system can provide centralized monitoring of the aeration of a number of grain storage facilities. [Daniel Kallestad, May 25, 2006, US 2006/0111035 A1].
[0015] A Device having reflective and transmissive properties. This invention is to stimulate simultaneously in order to maximizes light reflectivity from one side of the device while maximizing light transmissivity from the opposite side of the device. [ Richard W. Clikeman, Nov. 16, 2004, US 6,819,465 B2].
[0016] Mounting bracket for grain bin having a vertical member with a back portion and Side flanges. This invention is directed toward a mounting bracket for Structures and more particularly to mounting brackets for use with grain drying bins. [Steven E. Sukup, Apr. 1, 2004, US 2004/0060250 A1].
[0017] Drying of materials by using greenhouse type double-heat-collecting double-heat-preserving solar energy heat-pump drying device. The invention provides a greenhouse-type double-heat-collecting double-heat-preserving solar-energy heat-pump drying device for drying materials by utilizing solar energy, which comprises a drying unit, a solar-energy heat-collecting unit, an auxiliary heating unit, a condensing and dehumidifying residual-heat recovering unit and an automatic monitoring control unit, wherein the solar-energy heat-collecting unit is formed by a self-heat-collecting unit and an outer heat-collecting unit, and the auxiliary heating unit is formed by a heat pump.[CN102393136B].
[0018] Solar pre-heat chamber for grain dryers. The invention relates generally to a crop-drying system, and more specifically to a crop drying system which employs a solar pre-heat chamber which delivers pre-heated air either directly to the crop-drying bin, or is mixed with air heated additionally. [Martin H. Tonn, Nov. 18, 1975, 3919784].
[0019] Solar grain drying structures apparatus. This invention is a grain bin having outside sidewalls constructed of heat absorbing material and forming a closed structure. [ Sylvester L. Steffen, Sept. 6, 1977, 4045880].
[0020] Greenhouse, drying, storing and nursery system and entails a simple multi-purpose structure. This invention relates to a multi-purpose structure adapted to be utilized as a greenhouse, crop or com modity drier, or as a storage facility for storing crops, commodities and any other desirable product. [ Barney K. Huang, Aug. 29, 1978, 4109395].
[0021] Multi-purpose solar energy collector. This invention relates to solar energy collectors and more particularly to a solar energy collector that can be operated in an air, heating mode and/or liquid heating mode and is ideally suited for grain drying purposes when operated in the air heating mode. [Bertrand S. Soleau, Jr. Apr. 22, 1980, 4198956].
[0022] Electronic control for Low-temperature grain drying/aeration system. This invention relates to grain drying systems, and particularly to a method and apparatus for controlling low-temperature drying of grain. [Glenn A. Kranzler. Mar. 3, 1981, 4253244].
[0023] Solar-powered grain dryer and process for drying grain. The invention is to provide a new and improved grain dryer and process for drying grain and to provide a solar heating panel particularly suitable for use in a solar heating unit for drying grains. [Fred H. Bauermeister, Jan. 18, 1983, 4368583].
[0024] Solar heated grain drying system. This invention relates generally to a solar heated grain drying system and more particularly to a system which utilizes elongate collector pipes and a manifold to produce a supply of solar heated air. [Roy Pietraschke, Jul. 5, 1983, 4391046].
[0025] Wind powered grain drying apparatus. This invention relates to solar grain drying apparatus in general, and more specifically to a windmill powered grain circulating conveyor mechanism used in conjunction with a solar heat source to accomplish a slow uniform drying of the contents of a grain. [Thomas G. Ehlers, Jun. 25, 1985, 4524528].
[0026] Method and apparatus for processing a crop growing in a field. This invention relates to a process and apparatus for the continuous harvesting, solar drying and accumulation of hay or other crops. More particularly, the invention pertains to a process for continuously cutting, solar drying and subsequently baling hay. [Stanley C. Baron, Sep. 24, 1996, USOO5557859].
[0027] Grain drying system with high efficiency dehumidifier and modular drying bin. This invention is a new, energy efficient, environmentally clean grain drying System which consists of two main parts i.e : One novel aspect of the air generator is the introduction of a heat pipe design which enhances the efficiency of a dehumidifier heat pump, making its use economically feasible, especially for humid climates. Another novel aspect is the use of advanced burners incorporating antipollution devices. [Khanh Dinh ,Apr. 3, 2001, USOO6209223B1].
[0028] Drying of grain and other particulate materials. This invention relates to a method of drying materials. It involves passing through a bed of the grain, crops or other materials a stream of very dry air which is dried preferably while cooled and under pressure So that when it is warmed again its relative humidity is very low. [Matthew E. Vavro, Jan. 2, 2001, USOO6167638B1].
[0029] Grain aeration control system and techniques. The invention relates to the agricultural industry and, more particularly, to aeration systems for stored grain or other crops. [ Daniel Kallestad, Jul. 3, 2007, US 7240029 B2].
[0030] Full heat moving target grain drying system. This invention relates generally to grain drying Systems and more particularly to an automated method and control System for achieving target grain moisture content. [Brent J. Bloemendaal, Aug. 12, 2004, US 2004/0154184A1].
[0031] Continuous flow grain dryer. This invention relates to a grain dryer and more particularly to a continuous flow grain dryer of the type employed in the drying of grains for conditioning the same for several purposes, such as for consumption, for seeds, etc. [Marcelo Norberto Valfiorani, Jun. 15, 2006, US 2006/0123655 A1].
[0032] Method and apparatus for low-energy in-bin cross-flow gran and seed air drying and storage. The invention is to force the air through grain and granular biological products using a high-Volume horizontal airflow from a central vertical pervious tube to one or more plenum chambers near the structure sidewall to dry or cool products. [Ronald T. Noyes, Apr. 16, 2009, US 2009/0094.853 A1].
[0033] Control system for solar heaters. This invention relates to solar heating systems and, more particularly, to improved control systems for such heating systems. [Robert T. Schultz, May 28, 1985, 4,519,379].
[0034] Solar collector for drying. This invention relates to solar collectors and in particular to solar collectors for drying and having a higher efficiency than those previously described. [ Robert F. Amundsen, Jan. 28, 1986, 4,566,433].
[0035] Crop drying systems. This invention relates to crop drying systems of the kind comprising members for conveying crop received from a transport vehicle through a drying chamber. [Cornelis van der Lely, Jan. 23, 1973, 3,711,959].
[0036] Dryer for forage and like materials and method. This invention relates to the drying of grass, vegetable matters and other green forage material, for eventual use as animal fodder or as starting material for the production of human consumption, and other moisture-containing particulate materials required to be in dried condition. [ Roy Donald Eykamp, May 13, 1975, 3,882,611].
[0037] Grain harvesting machine/apparatus. This invention relates to a grain harvesting or com bine machine, and particularly to such a machine equipped with apparatus for drying freshly harvested grain in the storage hopper of the machine. [ Darrel J. Klein, Jul. 1, 1980, 4,209,918].
[0038] Machine for harvesting and drying a standing forage crop. This invention relates to methods and apparatus for drying forage crops and apparatus for cutting, drying and baling standing crops used for forage and the like of it.[Steve G. Wingard, Apr. 3, 1990, 4,912,914].
[0039] Apparatus for harvesting and drying crops. This invention relates to an apparatus for harvesting crops. Moreover, the invention relates to an apparatus for harvesting forage crops which results in higher quality and higher quantity of yields on a consistent basis. [Conrad F. Fingerson, Apr. 21, 1992, 5,105,563].
[0040] Solar energy collection System. This invention relates to a Solar energy collector System and, in particular, to a System which includes receivers which function to absorb Solar radiation and reflectors which are arranged to reflect incident Solar radiation toward the receivers. [David Mills, *Oct. 17, 2000, USOO6131565A].
[0041] Drying of grain and other particulate materials. This invention relates to a method of drying materials. It is particularly applicable to grain Such as wheat, and other crops. It involves passing through a bed of the grain, crops or other materials. [Matthew E. Vavro, Jan. 2, 2001, USOO6167638B1].
[0042] To design a solar heating unit. This invention relates to solar converters and in particular to solar heating units for use in crop-drying systems. However, this invention has also broader applications, for example in connection with the space heating of house. [Brent H. Ehrlich, Oct. 2, 1979, 4,169,459].
[0043] Multi-purpose solar energy collector. This invention relates to solar energy collectors that can be operated in an air, heating mode and/or liquid heating mode and is ideally suited for grain drying purposes when operated in the air heating mode. [Bertrand S. Soleau, Apr. 22, 1980, 4,198.956].
[0044] Electronic control system for low temperature grain drying. This invention relates to grain drying systems, and particularly to a method and apparatus for controlling low-temperature drying of grain. [ Glenn A. Kranzler, Mar. 3, 1981, 4,253,244].
[0045] Techniques of Solar grain drying/storage building. This invention relates generally to a crop-drying which employs solar-heated air through an array of tubing in the floor of the enclosure to the crop. [ Jack E. Hufford; Aug. 25, 1981, 4,285,143].
[0046] Techniques for Harvest the drying method/apparatus. This invention relates to the drying of grain and other agricultural harvest products. [Albert M. LaRou, Apr. 15, 2010, US 2010/0088920 A1].
[0047] To design crop drying apparatus by utilizing solar energy. This invention relates generally to crop drying apparatus and pertains more particularly to apparatus utilizing solar energy for accomplishing the drying. [J. Daniel Stice, Jun. 17, 1980, 4,207,684].
[0048] To design a greenhouse, drying, storing and nursery system and entails a simple multi-purpose structure. This invention relates to a multi-purpose structure adapted to be utilized as a greenhouse, crop or commodity drier, or as a storage facility for storing crops, commodities and any other desirable product. [Barney K. Huang, Aug. 29, 1978, 4,109,395].
[0049] Solar-energy grain drier. The invention relates to a device for drying grain, in particular to a solar grain dryer. [Zhang lili, Jul. 01, 2014, CN104126659].
[0050] Solar ventilation type drier. The invention relates to solar heat utilization technology and crop drying technology, in particular to a solar dryer combining a porous flat plate solar air collector and a drying bin. [ Jinping Wang, Aug, 11, 2006, CN102425921A].
[0051] Solar energy material drier. The present invention relates to a device for drying materials using solar energy, and more particularly to a device for drying from the bottom using solar energy materials. [ Jiang sifen, 2014-06-13, CN105309608A].
[0052] Flat plate integral type solar drier. The invention relates to solar heat utilization technology and crop drying technology, and particularly refers to a solar dryer which integrates a porous flat plate solar air collector and a drying bin into a whole. [Jingpang wang, 2012-04-05, CN102620542A].
[0053] Although, there are a number of solutions in the form of solar-energy grain drier, none of them are specially designed with sufficient drying space. Although, some of the prior existing solutions attempt to create a reliable and economical solar-energy grain drier for drying grains, food stuffs and other edible articles such as fish, leaves, meat, etc., but this solution fails to meet the user’s requirement. In the view of above prior art, it can be understood that many solar-energy grain drier have been designed in an attempt to provide similar solution, however they are bulky, expensive, and inefficient.
[0054] In the light of foregoing, there is need for a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier that overcomes problems prevalent in the prior art.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0055] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier for drying agriculture products such as grains, pulses, food stuffs and other edible articles such as fish, leaves, meat, etc.
[0056] An object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is economical.
[0057] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier saves electric energy.
[0058] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is rain proof.
[0059] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is portable.
[0060] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier does not require skilled labor for operating.
[0061] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is provided with a power source charging facility.
[0062] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is energy efficient.
[0063] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is suitable for remote areas that are not connected to energy grids.
[0064] Another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is provided with a temperature monitoring facility.
[0065] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier, wherein the drier is provided with a moisture monitoring system.
[0066] The foregoing and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0067] The present invention relates to a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier. The drier includes a heat chamber, a protection shield, one or more drying trays, a thermal conductor, a ventilator, one or more sensors, a controller and an output module.
[0068] In one embodiment, the heat chamber is having one or more drying trays. The drying trays are removably installed inside the heat chamber. The drying trays receives one or more articles there inside for drying.
[0069] In one embodiment, the protection shield is fitted to a top of the heat chamber.
[0070] In one embodiment, the thermal conductor sheet is placed below the protection shield and above the heat chamber.
[0071] In one embodiment, the ventilator ventilates air inside the heat chamber. The ventilator is a blower or a fan.
[0072] In one embodiment, the one or more sensors monitor one or more parameters. The one or more parameters are temperature and moisture. The one or more sensors are a temperature sensor and a moisture sensor.
[0073] In one embodiment, the controller receives the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors. The controller actuates the output module for displaying.
[0074] In one embodiment, the heat is absorbed rises the temperature inside the heat chamber by mode of heat convection.
[0075] In one embodiment, the protection shield is made from a transparent glass.
[0076] In one embodiment, the protection shield is fitted to the top of the heat chamber is in a semi oval shape for receiving sun rays at different angles.
[0077] In one embodiment, the trays are made at least from: antifungal and anti-microbial materials.
[0078] In one embodiment, the output module is a screen or a display or a speaker or a like.
[0079] While the invention has been described and shown with reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0080] So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred by embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0081] These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:
[0082] Figure 1A and 1B show a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier in accordance with the present invention.
[0083] Figure 2A and 2B show a schematic representation of a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0084] While the present invention is described herein by way of example using embodiments and illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments of drawing or drawings described and are not intended to represent the scale of the various components. Further, some components that may form a part of the invention may not be illustrated in certain figures, for ease of illustration, and such omissions do not limit the embodiments outlined in any way. It should be understood that the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claim.
[0085] As used throughout this description, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e. meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense, (i.e. meaning must). Further, the words "a" or "an" mean "at least one” and the word “plurality” means “one or more” unless otherwise mentioned. Furthermore, the terminology and phraseology used herein are solely used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as limiting in scope. Language such as "including," "comprising," "having," "containing," or "involving," and variations thereof, is intended to be broad and encompass the subject matter listed thereafter, equivalents, and additional subject matter not recited, and is not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers, or steps. Likewise, the term "comprising" is considered synonymous with the terms "including" or "containing" for applicable legal purposes. Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles, and the like are included in the specification solely for the purpose of providing a context for the present invention. It is not suggested or represented that any or all these matters form part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the present invention.
[0086] In this disclosure, whenever a composition or an element or a group of elements is preceded with the transitional phrase “comprising”, it is understood that we also contemplate the same composition, element, or group of elements with transitional phrases “consisting of”, “consisting”, “selected from the group of consisting of, “including”, or “is” preceding the recitation of the composition, element or group of elements and vice versa.
[0087] The present invention is described hereinafter by various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing, wherein reference numerals used in the accompanying drawing correspond to the like elements throughout the description. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather, the embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. In the following detailed description, numeric values and ranges are provided for various aspects of the implementations described. These values and ranges are to be treated as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. In addition, several materials are identified as suitable for various facets of the implementations. These materials are to be treated as exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
[0088] The present invention relates to a nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier for drying agriculture products such as grains, pulses, food stuffs and other edible articles such as fish, leaves, meat, etc. The drier is economical. The drier saves electric energy. The drier is rain proof. The drier is portable. The drier does not require skilled labor for operating. The drier is provided with a power source charging facility. The drier is energy efficient. The drier is suitable for remote areas that are not connected to energy grids. The drier is provided with a temperature monitoring facility. The drier is provided with a moisture monitoring system.
[0089] From herein afterwards, the drier is referred as a drier (100). Referring now to the figure 1A and 1B and the figure 2A and 2B, the drier (100) includes a heat chamber, a protection shield, one or more drying trays, a thermal conductor, a ventilator, one or more sensors, a controller and an output module.
[0090] The heat chamber is having one or more drying trays. The trays are made at least from: antifungal and anti-microbial materials. The drying trays are removably installed inside the heat chamber. The drying trays receives one or more articles thereinside for drying. The heat absorbed rises the temperature inside the heat chamber by mode of heat convection.
[0091] The protection shield is made from a transparent glass. The protection shield is fitted to a top of the heat chamber. The protection shield is fitted to the top of the heat chamber is in a semi oval shape for receiving and trapping sun rays at different angles.
[0092] The thermal conductor sheet is placed below the protection shield and above the heat chamber. The 6 numbers of ducts are present in the thermal conductor sheet where blowers are fixed. The blower circulates the hot air in the grain chamber for drying.
[0093] The one or more sensors monitor one or more parameters. The one or more parameters are temperature and moisture. The one or more sensors are temperature sensor and moisture sensor.
[0094] The controller receives the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors. The controller actuates the output module for displaying. The output module is a screen or a display or a speaker or a like.
[0095] In an exemplary non limiting implementation of the present invention, the size of the heat chamber is 2 ft × 6 ft × 5.5 ft with 8 drying trays as shown in figure 2 with a capacity of 60 Kg in one batch. The drier consists of the transparent glass shield at the top of the grain chamber. The glass shield is fitted to the grain chamber in the semi oval shape so that the light can pass thought it at different angles. The thermal conductor sheet is placed just below the glass shield. Below the thermal conductor sheet there are 8 numbers of drying tray where the food grains are placed for drying. The temperature and the moisture level are monitored.
[0096] Further, in the exemplary non limiting implementation of the present invention, the Solar photons are trapped in a chamber by using a glass shield as shown in figure 1A. The Infra-red radiations in sunlight pass through the glass and heat the conductor sheet which is made of Aluminum or copper sheet. The radiation emitted by upholstery and other inner parts of the glass shield cannot pass out of the glass, so the heat trapped inside raises the temperature of the chamber. The Copper sheets or the Aluminum sheets can be used as a heating element due to thermal conductivity. The copper has the best thermal conductivity of 386 W/mK as compared to Aluminum sheets which has 239 W/mK. The infra-red radiation of the trapped photons is used to heat the aluminum sheet. The heat is then blown to the grain chamber where the food grains are kept for drying.
[0097] Furthermore, in an exemplary non limiting implementation of the present invention, when placed in bins, the rice should be dried quickly to a moisture level of about 12% to minimize any quality deterioration.
[0098] It has been observed that the temperature generated inside the chamber is 18° C to 25° C more than the ambient temperature. The time needed to reduce desired moisture content is about 2.5 hours to 3 hours which is one third of the time needed to dry in traditional process.
[0099] The present invention provides an advantage of providing the nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier (100) for drying agriculture products such as grains, pulses, food stuffs and other edible articles such as fish, leaves, meat, etc. The drier (100) is economical. The drier (100) saves electric energy. The drier (100) is rain proof. The drier (100) is portable. The drier (100) does not require skilled labor for operating. The drier (100) is provided with the power source charging facility. The drier (100) is energy efficient. The drier (100) is suitable for remote areas that are not connected to energy grids. The drier (100) is provided with the temperature monitoring facility. The drier (100) is provided with the moisture monitoring facility.
[00100] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the 5 embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing the broadest scope consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and appended claims.

We Claim:

1) A nanotechnology based antifungal solar photon trap drier (100); the drier (100) comprises:
a heat chamber having one or more drying trays removably installed thereinside for receiving one or more articles thereinside for drying;
wherein a protection shield fitted to a top of the heat chamber;
a thermal conductor sheet placed below the protection shield and above the heat chamber;
the heat chamber is surrounded by aluminium sheets (.1mm thickness) for transferring heat by conduction from the thermal conductor sheet;
a duct for circulating heat inside the heat chamber;
in all duct blowers are fixed to circulate the hot air in the heat chamber:
one or more sensors for monitoring one or more parameters; and
a controller that receives the one or more parameters sensed by the one or more sensors for displaying on an output module;
wherein the heat absorbed by the thermal conductor as well as trapped by the glass shield rises the temperature inside the heat chamber by mode of heat conduction, convection and radiation.

2) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protection shield is made from a transparent glass

3) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the protection shield fitted to the top of the heat chamber is in a semi oval shape for receiving sun rays at different angles.

4) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the duct is fitted with a blower or a fan.

5) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters are temperature and moisture.

6) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors are temperature sensor and moisture sensor.

7) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more trays are made at least from: antifungal and anti-microbial materials.

8) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the infra-red radiation of the trapped photons is used to heat the aluminum sheet.

9) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thermal conductor sheet is painted black to absorb more energy and is made at least from: Copper and Aluminum.

10) The drier (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the radiation emitted by upholstery and the protection shield cannot pass out of the protection shield, so the heat trapped inside raises the temperature of the heat chamber.