1. Solar drying
Eddie Bjelton
KONSEB

2. Traditional sun drying

3. Disadvantages of traditional drying (1)
Food can be contaminated by dust, animals or people
Food can be spoiled by unforeseen rain
Nutrients can be destroyed
Dangerous free radicals can appear due to UV in sunshine

4. Disadvantages of traditional drying (2)
Too high temperature can be achieved
Devastating moulding can occur, especially while drying fish
The process is very slow in cloudy and foggy weather

5. Drying in KONSEB’s dryers

6. KONSEB solar drier’s construction
Drying
chamber
Photovoltaic
panel
Electric fans
Sun collector

7. Advantages of solar drying (1)
There is no risk of contamination by wind, birds or animals
There is no risk of spoilage by rain or mould
The drying process is faster due to air stream generated by fans
The efficiency is good even in cloudy and foggy weather

8. Advantages of solar drying (2)
The temperature is kept fairly constant and low
There is no risk of building of free radicals (as it is the case in direct sunshine)
All the nutrients remain in the product
The original colors are well preserved

9. Smart solutions for better environment
KONSEB
Smart solutions for better environment