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@article{201694,
        author = {Rohit Dipak Shinde and Abhijit Dattatray Sutar and Khandu Bhanudas Jagadhane and Prof.Suraj S.Shinde},
        title = {Automated Solar Food Dryer},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {4558-4561},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=201694},
        abstract = {Traditional open-sun drying methods for agricultural products suffer from several limitations such as contamination, uneven drying, dependency on weather conditions, nutrient loss, and longer drying duration. To overcome these drawbacks, an Automated Solar Food Dryer (ASFD) has been developed using renewable solar energy and automated control techniques. The proposed system utilizes solar thermal energy for heating and photovoltaic energy for powering the electronic components such as ESP32 microcontroller, DC fan, temperature sensor, and display unit. The dryer maintains controlled temperature and airflow conditions to ensure efficient and hygienic drying of food products. Temperature and humidity sensors continuously monitor the drying chamber, while the ESP32 automatically controls the fan and heating mechanism based on real-time conditions. Experimental observations indicate that the system significantly reduces drying time compared to traditional sun drying and preserves food quality, color, texture, and nutritional value. The system is eco-friendly, cost-effective, and highly suitable for rural and agricultural applications.},
        keywords = {Automated Solar Food Dryer, ESP32, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Food Preservation, IoT, Temperature Control, Solar Drying.},
        month = {May},
        }