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Journal : Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)

Design of Moringa Leaf Dryer Based on Programmable Logic Control Laboratory Scale Yudha, Fitroh Anugrah Kusuma; Fadullah, Ikhsan Fakhri; Kurniawan, Aditya; Ardiyansyah, Nur
Formosa Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 3 No. 8 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : PT FORMOSA CENDEKIA GLOBAL

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v3i8.10780

Abstract

Moringa plants can be found in most tropical and subtropical climates. In some parts of Indonesia, the plant is called kelor or marungga. People need the tree as a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. The plant contains more than 90 nutrients, antioxidants, and 8 essential amino acids, called the ‘elixir tree’. The problem with this plant is that its leaves are easily damaged when picked. One way to avoid this is to perform a drying process. This Moringa dryer consists of an inner cabinet made of aluminum and an outer side made of zinc. The cabinet measures 40 cm long, 35 cm wide, and 35 cm high, has three shelves arranged horizontally, and each shelf can dry between 100 grams to 200 grams of moringa leaves simultaneously. In addition, it has a heater consisting of two 125-watt heaters and two upper and lower fans. In the first experiment, Moringa leaves were dried for 9 hours at 40°C, yielding 30g of dried leaves from 100g of fresh leaves. The second experiment lasted 6 hours at 50 °C, yielding 30 g of dried leaves from 100 g of fresh leaves. Finally, the leaves were dried for 3 hours at 60°C, yielding 30g of dried leaves from the initial 100g. These results also show a large weight loss at various temperatures and durations. After calculating the percentage of weight loss, it was found that the leaves lost 70% of their weight. Outseal PLC can automatically control the drying process according to the pre-programmed program. Temperature and humidity sensors maintain the nutritional quality and texture of the moringa leaves produced by controlling the dryer environment appropriately. This tool can be used easily by users without requiring high technical skills.
Co-Authors Afni, Amanda Lailia Nur Anugerah, Nabella Maya Ardi, Iwan Aminto Ardiyansyah, Nur Avido Yuliestyan Azmia, Fadhlan Barrul Badarsila, Adinda Citra Bambang Riyanta, Bambang Bevo Wahono Bhisma Murti Boni Swadesi Buinda , Meista Bilgis Dewi Arini, Liss Dyah Dhendy Zaki Ridwan Ernasari, Ernasari Erni Ummi Hasanah Fadjari, Kenny Taurian Fadullah, Ikhsan Fakhri Farida Indriani Fiarani, Hajar Syifa Gandakusuma, Imo Gusmiarni, Gusmiarni Hasanah, Erni Ummi Helmy Mukti Himawan, Helmy Mukti Hermawan Prasetyanto Ike Lusi Meilina Joko Pamungkas Kamalia Fikri Khamdani, Haris Kholilatul Wardani, Kholilatul Kuswati Kuswati Lazuardi, Muhammad Daffa Liss Dyah Dewi Arini Luky Adrianto M.Z, Yumarlin Maharani, Nadia Devi Maryani Maryani Muhajir Muhajir, Muhajir Muhamad Soleh Mujiyana Mujiyana Munandar, Syaiful Nadyatul Ilma Indah Savira Nanda Wulandari, Nanda Novianti, Ecliza Nurhidayat, Rojabita Dwirgahayu Nurina Rahmalia Nurul Insani Shullia Nuzuladzmi, Rafida Nariswari Oktaviane Rara Ayuningtias perwitasari Prabowo, Abram Setyo Pramadewi , Indrianti Pratiknyo, Avianto Kabul Raharti, Rini Rahman, Muhammad Budi Nur Ramadhan, Muhammad Redo Reny Yuniasanti Retno Lantarsih Reza, Agnanda Santosa, Tito Hadji Agung Sari, Mey Reza Selviana Selfi Julian Friski Sherly Aryanti Sitanggang, Tikkos Slamet Hariyadi Sosiati, Harini Sukamto Sukamto Suminto, Joko Suwardi Syafitri, Try Ssa Devi Tamtomo , Didik Taryo Totok Suwanda Ummi Hasanah, Erni Wahyudi, Danang Warso Warso, Warso Widodo Widodo Wulandari, Mutiara Yayuk Fatmawati, Yayuk Yudha, Fitroh Anugrah Kusuma Yulius Deddy Hermawan Yumarlin M. Z. Yusuf, Yusmardhany