Diseño, construcción y validación funcional de un deshidratador solar sustentable utilizando materiales recuperados
Design, Construction, and Functional Validation of a Sustainable Solar Dehydrator Using Recovered Materials
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solar dehydration, recovered materials, renewable energy, sustainability, technological design.Abstract
Solar energy utilization represents a sustainable alternative for food preservation. The objective of this study was to design, construct, and functionally validate a sustainable solar dehydrator using recovered materials obtained from industrial remnants. The prototype was developed following a methodology based on SWOT analysis and AutoCAD modeling, which established the design criteria and defined the structural configuration of the system prior to its construction. The dehydrator was subsequently assembled using polycarbonate, stainless steel, and recovered metallic components, and its performance was verified through experimental tests conducted under natural environmental conditions using apple slices as the test material. The results demonstrated that the system remained stable during operation, achieved higher internal temperatures than the surrounding environment, and exhibited the functional capability to promote the gradual reduction of moisture content through natural air circulation. The implemented methodology enabled the validation of the prototype design, construction, and functionality, demonstrating the feasibility of using recovered materials for the development of sustainable solar dehydration systems.
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