Analisa Kinerja Mesin Pengering Buah Pinang Tenaga Hibrid

The purpose of this study was to determine the performance a hybrid dryer by combining utilization solar energy (solar dryer) and biomass power sources. Utilization thermal sources maximizing heat radiation which are absorbed directly into drying chamber in form transparent house with ventilation holes for fresh air enter moist exit. This process will produce hot circulation (convection) continuously so that evaporation water from material being dried is faster. temperature sun source without test 56º C. In combustion material, maximum 46 º C stable 40 rate 6 hours there reduction mass areca nut 19%. machine better when controlled setting 60º average 1 kg/hour