Cagalaban, Louise Shane O. <br/><br/>
Development of dual source automated multi-crop dryer system/ 
Louise Shane O. Cagalaban, Nicole Mae F. Llames, Ethan Zachary A. Manaois, Jayron R. Mangundayao, Lloyd L. Medenilla, and Gabrielle P. Palomillo.-- 
 - Manila:  Technological University of the Philippines,   2025. 
 - x, 124pages:  29cm. 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Engineering.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> The agricultural sector of the Philippines has faced significant challenges in harvesting and<br/>drying of crops due to climate changes and unpredictable weather conditions and the<br/>minimal access of our country to different types of drying technologies. The study focuses<br/>on the development of a dual-source automated multi-crop dryer system that is designed to<br/>efficiently perform the drying process for rice, corn, and coffee beans. The machine is<br/>equipped with an arduino-based control system and real-time sensors, the dryer ensures<br/>precise monitoring and regulation of temperature and the moisture levels. The system<br/>operates using conventional grid power supplemented by renewable solar energy by the<br/>use of an automatic transfer switch, addressing both energy efficiency and operational<br/>reliability under different environmental conditions. Initial studies suggest that the dryer<br/>will achieve competitive drying time and optimal moisture content levels, while preserving<br/>grain quality through uniform drying. Furthermore, the system's ability to maintain product<br/>quality and reduce post-harvest losses holds the potential to improve farmer livelihoods<br/>and agricultural productivity. The prototype's modular design enable scalability, allowing<br/>it to accommodate additional crops or larger volumes in the future. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Renewable energy integration<br/>Multi-crop dryer<br/>Automated drying system
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH TK 146   / C34 2025