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International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation

International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation (IJPTI)

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  • Impacts of drying temperature on energy efficiency, operational cost and drying kinetics of red chilli pepper: optimisation modelling   Order a copy of this article
    by Muna Abbas, Samir B. Salman Al-Badri 
    Abstract: Red chilli peppers (Capsicum annuum L. Local Iraqi Pungent) are highly susceptible to postharvest spoilage because of their high moisture content. SILVERCREST (SDA 350 A2) dehydrator with hot air technology was used to achieve a safe moisture content and cost-effective operation. The research used drying duration of 10, 13, 16 and 19 h at 60, 65 and 70 C. The thermodynamic behaviour showed that 70 C had fewer cycles with prolonged heating and 60 C presented quick cooling fluctuations. The 65 C showed stable energy consumption. The logarithmic model was best recording the highest R2 > 0.997 and the lowest RMSE = 0.022. Regression revealed that drying duration significantly influenced operational costs, achieving a minimum power cost 274.02 IQD. The study calculates energy and cost for electric chilli drying in Iraq. Local producers get immediate, practical tools to cut costs.
    Keywords: drying kinetics; drying model evaluation; empirical modelling; moisture ratio; power consumption.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJPTI.2026.10080168
     

 

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