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| Solar farm dryers | |||||||
| Items | Description | ||||||
| QTY of tray: | 12 pcs stainless steel | ||||||
| Size of tray: | 640*460*45mm | ||||||
| Drying area: | Total tray surface = approx 5 sq.M | ||||||
| Cabinet construction: | Painted plywood | ||||||
| PhotoVoltaic Panel Power: | 100 Watts | ||||||
| Battery : | Deep cycle automotive type 120Ah 12V (optional) | ||||||
| Fan : | 5 DC fans,12V, 0.8A | ||||||
| Solar collector : | 2000*1000*95mm, black coating absorber | ||||||
| Solar collector support | aluminum alloy | ||||||
| Solar collector adjustable angle range: | 0 to 30 degrees | ||||||
| Packing size: | one package,2150*1100*800mm, | ||||||
| Gross weight | 1.9CBM, 160kg | ||||||
Why choos Solar farm dryers?
Solar air collector is a specific collector developed by Dryfree solar from 2009.Different from the traditional solar collector using the water as the heat transfer fluid, solar air collector heats the air directly by using the air as heat transfer medium. Air drawn through the system absorbs the collector’s heating,rising in temperature by as much as required temperature, and then the warm air returns to the drying chamber for the drying operation, or passes into the living room for heating. Solar air collector can be widely used in industrial and agricultural drying and spacing heating, etc.
Zero operational emissions, leveraging renewable energy. utilize solar energy to remove moisture from agricultural products through two primary methods, distinguished by how heat interacts with the material:
Direct (Greenhouse-Type) Dryers
Drying Principle: Materials (e.g., grains, fruits) , enclosing chambers with transparent covers like glass or plastic film. Solar radiation penetrates the cover, directly heating materials and air inside the chamber.
Airflow: Natural convection drives moist air out through vents, while fresh air enters via lower inlets. Some designs add chimneys or fans to enhance airflow.
Pros: Simple structure, low cost.
Limitations: Uneven drying, susceptibility to weather, and potential contamination.
Applications and Suitable Locations
Solar farm dryers combine renewable energy with agricultural or industrial drying processes. Below are key applications and suitable locations:
One. Agricultural Regions
- Crop Drying: Ideal for farming areas producing grains (wheat, corn), fruits, and herbs. Solar dryers reduce post-harvest losses in sunny climates like the U.S. Midwest or India’s Punjab region.
- Medicinal Plants: Efficient in semi-arid zones (e.g., North Africa) for drying aromatic plants at temperatures (≈49.6°C).
Two. Arid/Semi-Arid Climates
- High Solar Radiation: Deserts (Sahara, Arizona) and steppes (Central Asia) maximize solar panel efficiency for large-scale drying.
- Water Scarcity: Reduces reliance on electric/gas dryers in drought-prone areas.
3. Remote/Off-Grid Areas
- Rural Communities: drying for crops/fish in sub-Saharan Africa or Southeast Asia, where grid access is limited.
Four. Industrial Zones
- Textile/Food Processing: Solar thermal systems in factories (e.g., China, Bangladesh) cut energy costs for bulk material drying.
Five. Solar Grazing Farms
- Dual-Land Use: U.S. solar farms (e.g., Texas’ 900MW project) integrate sheep grazing and crop drying, optimizing land productivity.
