ShouChuang-Leading Continuous Conveyor Belt Dryer Manufacturer For Agricultural Product Since 1972.
Daily cases of drying over 20 tons of chili peppers
Complete Technical Solution for Drying 20 Tons of Chilies Daily
(Including Equipment Configuration, Facility Layout, Process Parameters, Cost Analysis & Contingency Plans)
I. Project Baseline Parameters
Raw Material Specifications
Chili varieties: ✔Long pepper □Bird’s eye chili □Bell pepper □Other______
Initial moisture content: 70-85% (measured: 80% )
Target moisture content: ≤10% (export standard: ≤8%)
Dimensions: Length 9cm+ , Diameter 1.9cm+
Production Requirements
Operation mode: □24-hour continuous □16-hour single shift
End-use: □Direct packaging □Further processing (powder/sauce)
Special requirements: □Color grading □Organic certification □Export quarantine
II. Detailed Equipment Configuration
1. Core Drying Unit
| Component | Specifications | Custom Options |
|---|---|---|
| Model | SC-HP800-V2 (High-Temp Heat Pump) | Gas-assisted heating |
| Batch capacity | 2.5 tons fresh chilies (15kg/m³ density) | Expandable to 3 tons |
| Heat pump system | Heating capacity 85kW, COP≥3.8 @35°C | Low-temp version (-15°C) |
| Chamber material | 304 stainless steel (1.5mm thickness) | 316L stainless (marine) |
2. Auxiliary Systems
Loading system:
Multi-layer stainless mesh belts (adjustable 5/10cm spacing)
Automatic feeder (optional, +$9,800)
Dehumidification:
Dual-condenser (dew point ≤10°C)
Waste heat recovery (15% energy saving)
Control system:
7-inch HMI (100 preset drying curves)
Mobile APP alerts (temp/humidity deviations)
III. Facility & Infrastructure Requirements
1. Space Planning
Minimum footprint: 15m(L)×8m(W)×4m(H) for 4 units + aisles
Floor load-bearing: ≥500kg/m² (reinforced for wet chili storage)
Power supply: 380V 100kW (25kW/unit + backup)
2. Supporting Facilities
Pre-processing area:
Bubble washer (5t/h capacity)
Roller piercing machine (2t/h throughput)
Post-processing:
Vibrating sorter (with color grading)
Stainless packing tables
IV. Step-by-Step Drying Process Parameters
1. Pre-processing
| Step | Equipment | Key Parameters | QC Checkpoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washing | Bubble washer | Water 25-30°C, 0.3MPa pressure | Impurities ≤0.5% |
| Piercing | Roller piercer | 15-20 holes/chili | Penetration ≥2/3 flesh |
| Loading | Manual/auto feeder | Layer thickness ≤15cm | No overlapping |
2. Drying Phase (Hourly Control)
| Phase | Time(h) | Temp(°C) | Humidity(%RH) | Fan Speed | Critical Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-heat | 0-3 | 45→50 | 40→30 | Low | +1°C/30min |
| Dehydration | 3-15 | 60±1 | 20→15 | High | Turn chilies every 2 hours |
| Setting | 15-20 | 55±0.5 | ≤10 | Medium | Colorimeter activation |
| Cooling | 20-22 | Ambient | - | Off | No direct cold air exposure |
V. Cost Breakdown
1. Capital Investment
| Item | Unit Price | Qty | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC-HP800 Main Unit | $38,500 | 4 | $154,000 |
| Piercing Machine | $10,300 | 1 | $10,300 |
| Installation | $4,100 | - | $4,100 |
| Total | $168,400 |
2. Daily Operating Cost
| Item | Calculation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 1440kWh×$0.11/kWh | $158.40 |
| Labor | 2 workers×$41/day | $82 |
| Maintenance | Filters/lubricants | $28 |
| Total/Day | $268.40 | |
| Cost/Ton Dried | $268.40÷20 tons | $13.42/ton |
VI. Contingency Plans
Power Outage:
Backup generator auto-start (optional)
Manual vent opening (prevent condensation)
Equipment Failure:
Redundant unit switching (modular design)
24/7 tech support (spare parts list provided)
Quality Issues:
Yellowing: Recalibrate temperature sensors
Mold: Increase piercing density
VII. Case Study Data (2024)
| Batch | Fresh Weight | Drying Time | Moisture | Color Pass Rate | Energy Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.52 tons | 21h | 9.3% | 99.1% | 362kWh |
| 2 | 2.48 tons | 20h | 8.7% | 99.6% | 348kWh |
VIII. Service Commitment
Warranty: 5 years compressor, 2 years full system
Training: On-site ops + remote video library
Upgrades: Free software updates (new chili varieties)
Next Steps:
Free trial drying (provide 5kg fresh chilies)
Schedule site inspection
Request EPA/CE certifications (for export)