FLAT BED SOLAR DRYER

INTRODUCTION

A flat bed dryer is a type of machine used to dry materials, such as food, herbs, or other products. It consists of a flat, horizontal surface (the bed) where the material to be dried is placed. Hot air is circulated over the material, either naturally or using fans, to evaporate the moisture. The dryer may also have controls to regulate temperature, airflow, and drying time. As the material dries, it can be easily removed from the bed, making the flat bed dryer a simple and efficient way to dry a variety of products.

24/02/2025

On the very first day, a campus tour was proposed. During this tour, we explored all the sections of the ashram and learned about the various projects available on campus.

1.Polyhouse

2.Food Testing Laboratory and Training Center

3.FAB Lab

4.EDP (Entrepreneurship Development project)

5)Advanced Mechanical Workshop and Training Center

25/02/2025

We had a meeting with Dixit sir, Prasad sir, and Abhijeet sir, during which we were assigned a few tasks.

1)Arti Bamboo Dryer

2)Nandini Flat Bed Dryer

26/02/2025

We started working on the design and several calculation required for the flatbed dryer.

Prasad Sir assigned us another project, which involves creating a scale-down model of the solar chili dryer. The original dryer measures 400 cm, and we need to scale it down to 45 cm.

28/02/2025

Abhijeet sir informed us that the new dryer will be constructed using polycarbonate sheers. we then calculate how many polycarbonate sheets would be required to build this dryer.

01/03/2025

We calculate the cost of Aluminum and Mild Steel square tubes to compare which is most beneficial.

02/03/2025

We personally inspected the previous flat bed dryer to know how to construct the new dryer with the new specifications and to determine how to reduce the flaws of previous dryer.

03/03/2025

We calculated the scaled-down dimensions of dome dryer. Prasad sir instructed us to get one part each and i got the dome part.

04/03/2025

We visited Agro Rangers, where they are holding a inauguration ceremony and we participated as an volunteers. They briefed us on our responsibilities and task we needed to complete.