Improved thermoradiative belt dryer with air recuperation and autonomous ventilation

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2025.345352

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low-temperature drying, mobile IR dryer, unified conveyor belt, autonomous ventilation, secondary air recovery

Abstract

This study considers the process of IR drying of organic raw materials and semi-finished products of mixed composition. A limitation of this process is the insufficient uniformity of drying and preservation of biologically active substances. To address this challenge, the structure of a film-like electric heater of radiating type has been improved by combined heat supply and conductive drying under autonomous ventilation conditions (15…30 W). A universal conveyor belt with replaceable modules expands the range of organic agricultural raw materials and semi-finished products of mixed composition during low-temperature drying (45…65°C).

The drying duration is reduced by 30…35% with an increase in the residual content of biologically active substances by 15…20% compared to the base device. For apples of the Gala variety, the residual content of vitamin C after IR drying was 82.0 ± 3.1 mg/100 g, which is 20% more than in the prototype (68.0 ± 2.5 mg/100 g). In carrots of the Shantane variety, the residual content of β-carotene after IR drying was 87 ± 2.5%, which is 17% higher than in the prototype (70 ± 3%). In chokeberry, the preservation of anthocyanins is 92 ± 3%, in contrast to the prototype (76 ± 4%), in parsley, the preservation of chlorophylls is 82 ± 4% (the prototype is 65 ± 5%). In meat and vegetable semi-finished products, the preservation of antioxidant activity is 84 ± 2% (versus 72 ± 3%).

The combination of film-like heating, recovery of secondary warm air, autonomous ventilation by Peltier elements, solar collector, and photovoltaic panel with battery contributes to resource saving (20…30%) and stabilization of the temperature field (ΔT = 12…18°C). The results confirm the functional and modular properties of the improved device for the “from farm to fork” system for the production of functional semi-finished products with a high degree of readiness.

Author Biographies

Andrii Zahorulko, State Biotechnological University

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Equipment and Engineering of Processing and Food Production

Iryna Voronenko, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine

Doctor of Economic Sciences, Senior Researcher

Department of Information Systems and Technologies

Larysa Bal-Prylypko, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor

Department of Meat, Fish and Seafood Technology

Maksym Riabovol, LLC Meat Processing Plant “Yuvileinyi”

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chief Technologist

Mykhailo Marchenko, State Biotechnological University

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Reliability and Strength of Machines and Structures named after V.Ya. Anilovich

Tetiana Zhelievа, State Biotechnological University

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Meat Technology

Serhii Babaiev, State Biotechnological University

Junior Researcher of the State-Funded Project No. 1-24-25 BO

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Improved thermoradiative belt dryer with air recuperation and autonomous ventilation

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2025-12-29

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Zahorulko, A., Voronenko, I., Bal-Prylypko, L., Riabovol, M., Marchenko, M., Zhelievа T., Babaiev, S., & Ibaiev, E. (2025). Improved thermoradiative belt dryer with air recuperation and autonomous ventilation. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 6(11 (138), 81–91. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2025.345352

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Vol. 6 No. 11 (138) (2025): Technology and Equipment of Food Production

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