Responsive dehydration: sensor-driven optimisation of production cycles in a solar dehydrator

Rossi da Silva, Paulo Bruno; Farrero, Bernardo; Silva, Arthur Marangoanha; Babo, Pedro S.; Ribeiro, Luís Frölén

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Authors

Rossi da Silva, Paulo Bruno

Farrero, Bernardo

Silva, Arthur Marangoanha

Babo, Pedro S.

Ribeiro, Luís Frölén

Abstract(s)

Drying is an effective method for preserving food. Compared to freezing, it consumes less energy and produces equivalent results. Solar heat is a great way for small farmers to create sustainable and affordable goods since it costs no energy. This article describes and explains how to operate equipment developed to address this issue. The equipment is currently undergoing experimental validation, and real-time monitoring and user notification systems have been installed to improve the production experience and the post-harvest conservation of food products. Additionally, the installed tracking system allows farmers to keep track of their products from the farm to the factory. This article demonstrates how integrated monitoring and tracking systems can enhance small farmer production by optimizing the drying process of acorns.

Keywords

Solar drying Food drying Production management

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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/31049

Citation

Rossi da Silva, Paulo Bruno; Farrero, Bernardo; Marangoanha Silva, Arthur; Babo, Pedro S.; Ribeiro, Luís Frölén (2024). Responsive dehydration: sensor-driven optimisation of production cycles in a solar dehydrator. In 1st International Conference on Smart Automation & Robotics for Future Industry (SMARTINDUSTRY 2024). Lviv, Ukraine. ISSN 1613-0073. 3699. p. 88-99