Abstract

In order to dry fresh honeysuckle, microwave drying process were studied on fresh honeysuckle; and microwave drying apparatus on fresh honeysuckle is designed according to the drying process. The designed microwave dryer contains microwave generator, microwave dryer, dehumidifying systems, control system, transmission systems, microwave leakage inhibited mechanism and other components. The drying experiment is carried by the designed dryer, from the setting-to-work test, the design was success.

Keywords:

Microwave control system, microwave dryer, microwave drying, microwave power generator,

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