Performance Analysis of An Arduino Based Calibration and Temperature Control System for A Refractance Window Dryer

Performance Analysis of An Arduino Based Calibration and Temperature Control System for A Refractance Window Dryer Raymonds Mutumba1, Julia Kigozi1*, Peter Tumutegyereize1, Shaffic Ssenyimba1 and John Muyonga2 Abstract Automated control of temperature in fruit dryers is important for product quality and retention of nutrient content. In this study, the continuous

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Arduino based control of the Food and Water Conveyance Systems of a Refractance Window Dryer

Arduino based control of the Food and Water Conveyance Systems of a Refractance Window Dryer Raymonds Mutumba1, Julia Kigozi1*, Peter Tumutegyereize1, Shaffic Ssenyimba1 and John Muyonga2 Abstract A refractance window dryer with a 14.5kg/hr throughput capacity was developed to effectively dry food product of 3mm on the conveyor belt. For

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Techno Economic Analysis of Refractance Window Drying of Fruits: A Case of Small-Medium Scale Agro Processors in Uganda

Techno Economic Analysis of Refractance Window Drying of Fruits: A Case of Small-Medium Scale Agro Processors in Uganda Faith M. Namayengo1*, Mutumba Raymonds2, Aliga Alex3, John H. Muyonga2 Abstract Uganda produces a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs with much of it going to waste because of limited post-harvest processing

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