Solar forced convection dryer for agriproducts monitored by IoT

IF 6 3区计算机科学 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Internet of Things Pub Date : 2025-03-07 DOI:10.1016/j.iot.2025.101566

Juan Francisco Villa-Medina , Miguel Ángel Porta-García , Joaquín Gutiérrez , Miguel Ángel Porta-Gándara

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A solar dryer was implemented to monitor the drying process of agricultural products using the Internet of Things (IoT). Remote supervision is facilitated by real-time data transmission and reception via a web interface. The dryer employs forced convection to achieve efficient drying and offers control by manipulating the mass flow rate. Base components of the dryer include an electrical fan for mass flow generation, a load cell for precise measurement of product weight loss, and an embedded camera for continuous monitoring of the drying progress. A photovoltaic panel connected to a rechargeable battery supplies the electrical energy required for dryer operation. The dryer performance was evaluated by drying three different fruits under varying mass flow conditions within the drying chamber. These experimental conditions were programmed remotely using mobile devices. Results demonstrate that this low-cost IoT forced convective solar dryer holds great potential as a valuable tool for enhancing agriproduct drying quality.

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Internet of Things Multiple-

CiteScore

3.60

自引率

5.10%

发文量

115

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Internet of Things; Engineering Cyber Physical Human Systems is a comprehensive journal encouraging cross collaboration between researchers, engineers and practitioners in the field of IoT & Cyber Physical Human Systems. The journal offers a unique platform to exchange scientific information on the entire breadth of technology, science, and societal applications of the IoT. The journal will place a high priority on timely publication, and provide a home for high quality. Furthermore, IOT is interested in publishing topical Special Issues on any aspect of IOT.