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Energy Analysis of Forced-Air Solar Panels for a Fruit Dehydration Oven

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  • Roberto Salazar
  • Lauro Díaz
  • Jorge Gavilanes
  • Carlos Gallardo Gallardo
  • José Díaz Díaz
  • Diego Jiménez

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This article presents the design, construction, and energy analysis of three forced air solar collectors, which act as an auxiliary energy source for a fruit dehydrator with a capacity of 30 kg. The study began with a review of concepts related to solar energy, including solar collectors and finally the food dehydration process. In the construction stage, the sizing of the collectors is determined by 5.3 m² of black-painted copper for the absorbers, which will allow for the dehydration of batches of 30 kg of pineapple in a period of 18 hours. In the analysis, the results obtained indicate that the implementation of these solar collectors generates an annual savings of $1,135 in the operational costs of the dehydrator, highlighting the efficiency and economic viability of using solar energy in this context.

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  • Roberto Salazar & Lauro Díaz & Jorge Gavilanes & Carlos Gallardo Gallardo & José Díaz Díaz & Diego Jiménez, 2025. "Energy Analysis of Forced-Air Solar Panels for a Fruit Dehydration Oven," Data and Metadata, AG Editor, vol. 4, pages 913-913.
    • Handle: RePEc:dbk:datame:v:4:y:2025:i::p:913:id:1056294dm2025913
    DOI: 10.56294/dm2025913
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