Condensation drying

“As an arable farmer, you want to be able to dry and store your crops as well as possible after harvest, with minimal loss of quality. But the ambient air you use to do this is not giving you enough perspective. Climate change means you have to deal with increasingly unpredictable weather conditions. Changes in temperature and humidity mean that products do not dry quickly enough, increasing the risk of deterioration and loss of quality.

Dependence on the weather for drying and storage does not guarantee a good quality product. At the same time, the amount of land per farm is increasing and harvesting seasons are getting longer, meaning you are harvesting onions, potatoes and other crops in wet conditions more often. Handling your product is therefore an additional challenge.

To properly dry, heat and store your produce, you have to use gas stoves to heat it, which results in significant energy costs. Quality products also require a stable ambient temperature, which is not helped by relying on unstable outside air. This can be done better and smarter. But how?

This Equans information brochure describes how you can use condensation drying to dry, heat and store onions, potatoes and other crops in a controlled manner. With minimal loss of quality, maximum energy efficiency and significantly reduced CO2 emissions. With or without the use of ambient air. Concrete and inspiring practical examples show you the added value of this technology.”