TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MINT DEHYDRATION IN DOUBLE-CHAMBER MARQUEE USING LINEAR ACTUATORS
SISTEMA PARA EL CONTROL DE TEMPERATURA, APLICADO A LA DESHIDRATACIÓN DE MENTA MEDIANTE ACTUADORES LINEALES Y MARQUESINA DE DOBLE
DOI : https://doi.org/10.35633/inmateh-64-07
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Abstract
The objective of this research was to determine the thermal performance of a solar dehydration system that allows controlling the temperature for the dehydration of aromatic herbs such as mint. The use of a double chamber marquee allowed obtaining high thermal values, even with low radiation levels. For temperature control, a system of vertical mobile beds was used in order to reach the programmed temperature. This temperature was monitored using an embedded Arduino-type system that allows both monitoring and controlling motors, as well as recording temperature information. It was possible to keep the temperature approximately constant at 40°C, the ideal value for drying aromatic and medicinal herbs.
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