Fruit Dryers (PA Technology)

Technology entry

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Description

Solar dryers are devices that use solar energy to dry substances, especially food. There are two general types of solar dryers: Direct (solar) and indirect (any heat source). (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_dryer)

Technology for the Application of

☑ Solar	☐ Biomass	☐ Biofuel
☐ Biogas	☐ Wind	☐ Geo-Thermal
☐ Hydro	☐ Energy Efficiency
☑ Other: Any heat provided by renewables

Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Steps

☐ Mechanization	☐ Efficiency of Operation	☑ Processing
☐ Transportation	☐ Controlled Atmosphere	☐ Controlled Temperature
☐ Mechanical Sorting	☐ Preservation
☐ Other: /

Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities

☐ Grinding	☐ Hauling and conveying	☐ Sorting
☐ Seedbed Preparation	☐ Milling	☐ Tearing
☐ Planting	☐ Washing	☐ Mixing
☐ Pumping	☐ Heating	☑ Drying
☐ Irrigation	☐ Cooling	☐ Animal feeding
☐ Fertilizing	☐ Venting	☐ Animal health and Welfare
☐ Pest Management	☐ Lighting	☐ Packing and branding
☐ Cutting	☐ Sanitation
☐ Other: /

Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups

☑ Cereals	☐ Fruits and vegetables	☐ Nuts and berries
☐ Forage	☐ Dairy products	☐ Meat products
☐ Oil Seeds	☐ Roots and Tubers	☐ Eggs
☐ Pulses	☐ Fiber Crops	☐ Forestry
☐ Sugars	☐ Stimulants	☐ Spices
☐ Other: /

Region & Country of
Development

None

☐ Africa
☐ South Asia
☐ East Asia & The Pacific
☐ Europe & Central Asia
☐ Latin America & The Caribbean
☐ Middle East & North Africa
☐ North America
☐ N/A: /

Region & Country of
Current Deployment

Worldwide

☑ Africa
☑ South Asia
☑ East Asia & The Pacific
☑ Europe & Central Asia
☑ Latin America & The Caribbean
☑ Middle East & North Africa
☑ North America
☐ N/A: /

Region & Country of
Potential Deployment

Worldwide

☑ Africa
☑ South Asia
☑ East Asia & The Pacific
☑ Europe & Central Asia
☑ Latin America & The Caribbean
☑ Middle East & North Africa
☑ North America
☐ N/A: /

Manufacturers

Economics

Technology Development Level

Pilot projects first implementations;

Required Maintenance Technical Level

Basic: Technology can be maintained through its life cycle with common tools and a universally understood maintenance manual;

Required Infrastructure for Deployment

Low: Technology can be developed with less common tools, low development level supporting technologies and moderately trained personnel;

Required Resources during manufacture

Wood, plastics, glass, metals;

Required Resources during operation

Deployment
Level