Drying
Crop drying is a good preservation technique and can be a good income generating activity.
General Resources
A Simple Solar Dryer
This dryer is a mud brick construction built close to the ground using low-cost materials for all its parts.
Anagi Tray Dryer
The Anagi tray dryer was developed to allow small-scale processing of cashew nuts.
Construction and Maintenance of the Solar Fish Drier
This Technical Brief details materials, equipment, and basic construction techniques needed for the Solar Fish Drier.
Drying Apricots
Dried apricots are a popular product worldwide. They are relatively easy to dry and are a good source of vitamin A,...
Drying Apricots - Le Sechage de Abricots
Dried apricots are a popular product worldwide. They are relatively easy to dry and are a good source of vitamin A,...
Drying Chillies
The chilli (Capsicum annum) is native to Mexico but now grown and used in most parts of the world.
Drying Chillies - Production de Piment Sec
The chilli (Capsicum annum) is native to Mexico but now grown and used in most parts of the world.
Drying of Foods
This Technical Brief describes some of the requirements for food drying, as well as summarising information on the...
DRYIT Batch Tray Dryer
A double chamber batch dryer used for drying foods and herbs
DRYIT Semi-continuous Tray Dryer
Engineering drawings for the DRYIT semi-continuous tray dryer.
DRYIT Semi-Continuous Tray Dryer: How to make it
Comprehensive guide on how to make this tray dryer.
DRYIT Semi-Continuous Tray Dryer: How to make it -Construccion de la secadora de bandejas
Guía completa sobre cómo construir esta secadora de bandejas.
DRYIT Semi-Continuous Tray Dryer: How to use it
A comprehensive guide on how to use this tray dryer.
Small-scale Drying Technologies
This Technical Brief describes improved drying systems that suitable for use by small-scale producers.
Solar Dryers in Kenya
Description of technology transfer for the Laikipia Mjengo Housing Cooperative Society.
Solar Drying
Facts of solar drying and brief description of the basic principles to determine the rate of drying.
Solar Drying - Séchage Solaire
La chaleur du soleil, associée au vent, est utilisée pour sécher les cultures vivrières, dans le but de leur...
Solar Drying - Ukaushati Kwa Sola
Faits de séchage solaire ainsi qu'une brève description des principes de base pour déterminer la vitesse de séchage.
Solar Drying in Peru
Bruno Caracchini has followed up on his idea of producing and marketing dehydrated fruit. His business is in the...
Tray Dryers
The term 'tray dryer' is normally applied to small industrial systems with some form of air heater and a fan to pass...