Simulation of an active indirect hybrid dehydrator using ANSYS software

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https://doi.org/10.29019/enfoqueute.771

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Dehydration, solar, hybrid, CFD, simulation

Abstract

This research simulated the behavior of an active indirect hybrid dehydrator with the atmospheric conditions of the city of Riobamba because there is a need to dehydrate fruits and vegetables that in times of overproduction do not reach the market. Develops a methodology that allows a good approximation of the solution. It starts with the design of the dehydrator prototype and then undergoes a meshing process, once a good quality mesh is obtained, the physical models that are going to be used in the simulation are selected, then the physical properties and conditions are entered. of contour that corresponds to the climatic conditions of the city of Riobamba, for its later simulation; After simulating the prototype, it is verified that the curve of physical variables to be calculated has stabilized and the residual curves are below the set value. If it complies with these two steps, it can be determined that the simulation is correct. For the validation of the results obtained in the simulation, data from a similar investigation are used. It is necessary to carry out the simulation to be able to determine if the designed dehydrator can work in the optimal range of temperatures for dehydration.

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Published

2021-10-01

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Cabrera Escobar, J. O., Jurado, F., & Vera, D. (2021). Simulation of an active indirect hybrid dehydrator using ANSYS software. Enfoque UTE, 12(4), pp. 29 - 44. https://doi.org/10.29019/enfoqueute.771

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2021)

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