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Degradation rate of vitamin B6 on red chili pepper drying by blanching-brine-calcium pretreatment Arifin, Uma Fadzilia; Djaeni, Mohamad
Communications in Science and Technology Vol 2 No 2 (2017)
Publisher : Komunitas Ilmuwan dan Profesional Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21924/cst.2.2.2017.56

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Drying is one of the alternatives to prevent spoilage in red chili pepper by removing moisture content. Red chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens) has complex nutrition components such as vitamins and bioactive compound. However, vitamin B6 content in chili can degrade significantly in drying process by heat. This research studied degradation rate of vitamin B6 in chili drying process under various pretreatments and temperatures. In this study, post-harvest chili before dried was pretreated by blanching, osmotic dehydration with brine, immersing in calcium chloride solution and the combination of all them. They were dried in tray dyer at various temperatures 40°C, 50°C, 60°C and 70°C. Degradation of vitamin B6 content was analyzed every 2 hours by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography for 8 hours. Results showed that blanching-brine-calcium pretreatment was expected to reduce drying time and retain high content of vitamin B6 in red chili pepper. The degradation rate of vitamin B6 in chili followed second-order reaction. The degradation rate was influenced by temperature change referring to Arrhenius equation with activation energy was about 31.97 kJ/ mol K and constant rate (k0) was 3.769. Therefore, the vitamin B6 retention can be estimated at various pretreatments, times and temperatures. Furthermore, the favorable drying conditions can be evaluated.
Techno-economic analysis of biomass-powered fixed bed dryer with air dehumidification for paddy drying Djaeni, Mohamad; Sasongko, Setia Budi; Utari, Febiani Dwi; Siqhny, Zulhaq Dahri
Communications in Science and Technology Vol 9 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Komunitas Ilmuwan dan Profesional Muslim Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21924/cst.9.2.2024.1555

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This study introduces the innovative use of synthetic zeolite adsorbents in biomass-powered fixed bed dryers for enhanced paddy drying. The novel integration significantly improves moisture removal and energy efficiency, addressing limitations of conventional drying methods. Key findings include an effective moisture diffusivity of 2.24 × 10?? m²/s and energy efficiency reaching up to 68%. The economic analysis highlights an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) within 2.04 years, confirming the financial viability of this technology. This advanced drying system demonstrates superior performance and sustainability, offering a promising solution for industrial-scale paddy drying.
Drying kinetics and thermal energy evaluation of Moringa oleifera leaves drying using dehumidification with zeolite Siqhny, Zulhaq Dahri; Sari, Anisa Rachma; Utari, Febiani Dwi; Djaeni, Mohamad
Journal of Bioresources and Environmental Sciences Vol 3, No 1 (2024): April 2024
Publisher : BIORE Scientia Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61435/jbes.2024.19811

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Moringa Oleifera leaves contain many phytochemical compounds, as the potential source of antioxidants. The leaves must be converted into dried form to extend the shelf life and prevent the nutritional qualities. The lack of a common sun-drying process for Moringa Oleifera leaves is dependent on the weather. But using convective dryers also requires high investment costs and results in very low energy efficiency. One potential option to enhance energy efficiency is lowering the humidity by dehumidification with zeolite. This research aims to evaluate the effect of drying temperature and the weight of adsorbent (zeolite) on drying kinetic and thermal efficiency of Moringa Oleifera leaves drying. Moringa Oleifera leaves were dried under different drying temperatures (30-70℃) and weight of zeolite (0-0.3 kg). The moisture content of Moringa Oleifera leaves and the input-output temperature was recorded to evaluate the moisture reduction and thermal efficiency. Results showed that the Page model can be used to predict the drying time. At the higher drying temperature and higher zeolite weight, moisture reduction and thermal efficiency increased. But the effect of zeolite is only significant in drying at temperatures below 50℃.