INSOLER is a mixed-mode type solar dryer technology that eliminates the drawbacks of large-scale open sun drying of food products by ensuring hygienic food drying. It offers a total drying capacity of 200 kg and is suitable for drying fish, coffee beans, and other agriculture products. Its innovation is its aeration mechanism in the drying house that promotes uniform heat distribution.
Large-scale open sun drying of food products leads to contamination by dust and insects, resulting in reduced product quality and safety. There is a need for a technology that can eliminate these drawbacks and provide an affordable hygienic food drying system.
1) Solar heat collector with baffle design: The solar heat collector in INSOLER is designed with a baffle that creates a multi-pass airflow configuration. This improves heat absorption and increases the temperature of the drying air.
2) Automated control system: The INSOLER unit has an automated control system that monitors the drying temperature and relative humidity within the drying house. This ensures that the drying conditions remain consistent and optimal for the products being dried, and it also helps to prevent overdrying or under-drying.
3) Chimney for air-circulation: The chimney is positioned between the drying compartments to ensure proper air circulation within the drying house. This ensures that the heated air is evenly distributed and that all the products being dried are exposed to the same drying conditions.
INSOLER offers improved drying efficiency compared to open sun drying and is a costeffective solution for drying fish, coffee beans, and other agriculture products. The technology's aeration mechanism in the drying house ensures homogenous mixing of heated air, promotes uniform heat distribution, and reduces energy consumption.