- Brand
- Cartigliano SPA Officine
- Model
- GT003
- Manufacture year
- 2018
- Power (hp)
- 100 kW
This dryer is
used to remove / reduce the water content in insects that are characterized by
exoskeleton (For example, crickets and locusts intended to be used in the
production of food grade flour), nuts (shelled or not), and / or in grains (dry
or not) and with moisture to the desired value by heating during
radiofrequency. The temperature reached during processing helps remove
biological contaminants.
The heating
of the product is due to the energy of the water molecules once they are
introduced into a radiofrequency electromagnetic field. Radiofrequency heating
is preferable compared to traditional heating methods, as it reaches the
desired temperature in a short period of time and in a more uniform product.
The equipment
is made up of:
- Conveyor for
product reception.
- 1st
Infrared Dehydration Zone (IR) at the
entrance to the tunnel.
- Radio frequency
(RF) tunnel for drying and sterilizing.
- Exhaust
gas and air hood.
- 2nd
Infrared dehydration zone (IR) at the tunnel exit.
- Product
collection area and final conveyor.
Technical
specifications:
- Fully Built
in AISI 304 stainless steel.
- Radio
frequency equipment model: RF-GT-003-100 kW.
- Working thermal
capacity: max. 60º.
- Teflon
coated (PTFE) fiberglass conveyor belt (FRP)
-
Electrodes made of aluminum and coated with Teflon (PTFE).
- 2 IR
equipment set up in the entrance and exit of the RF tunnel, of 18 kW power
each.
- Air
recirculation fans: 4 units of 1.8 kW power each.
- Hood for
fume and air collection and extraction
- Total
power: 90 kW (divided into 2 modules of 45 kW).
- Electrical
control panel and general management
PLC, for temperatures and speeds.
- General
electrical control panel built according to standards.
- PLC with
graphic display for temperature and speed management.
- Safety
system with acoustic and luminous warning devices.