Solar Dehydrator Design Calculator
Calculate tray area, collector size, airflow vents, and drying time for a solar food dehydrator based on food quantity and climate conditions.
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Tray area needed
0.71 m²
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the weight of fresh food you want to dehydrate in kilograms.
- Set the initial and target moisture content percentages for your food type.
- Enter ambient temperature and humidity at your location.
- The calculator outputs tray area needed, solar collector area, estimated drying time, water to remove, and final dried weight.
- Size your dehydrator trays and collector panel based on these results before construction.
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