Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development
Vol 16 No 1 (2025): March
Innovative Technologies and Digital Solutions for Community Development

Hybrid Solar-LPG Dryer for Efficient Shallot Post-Harvest Drying
Pengering Hibrida Tenaga Surya-LPG untuk Pengeringan Bawang Merah Pasca Panen yang Efisien


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  • Mohamad Imron Mustajib*,
  • Fuad Hasan,
  • Rima Tri Wahyuningrum,
  • Ikrom Maulana Malik Ibrohim,
  • Hilman Tsaqif Yudiansyah,
  • Moh Idzul Islam,
  • Reynaldi Prasetyo,
  • Ferdy Albarizy
Mohamad Imron Mustajib
Jurusan Teknik Industri dan Mesin, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia *
Fuad Hasan
Program Studi Agribisnis, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Rima Tri Wahyuningrum
Jurusan Teknik Informatika, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Ikrom Maulana Malik Ibrohim
Program Studi Teknik Mesin, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Hilman Tsaqif Yudiansyah
Program Studi Teknik Mesin, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Moh Idzul Islam
Program Studi Teknik Mesin, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Reynaldi Prasetyo
Program Studi Teknik Mesin, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
Ferdy Albarizy
Program Studi Teknik Mesin, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia

(*) Corresponding Author
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/ijccd.v16i1.1200
Published January 7, 2025
Keywords
  • Shallots,
  • Post-Harvest,
  • Drying,
  • Hybrid Technology,
  • Pyramid Dryer
How to Cite
Mustajib, M. I., Hasan, F., Wahyuningrum, R. T., Ibrohim, I. M. M., Yudiansyah, H. T., Islam, M. I., Prasetyo, R., & Albarizy, F. (2025). Hybrid Solar-LPG Dryer for Efficient Shallot Post-Harvest Drying. Indonesian Journal of Cultural and Community Development, 16(1), 10.21070/ijccd.v16i1.1200. https://doi.org/10.21070/ijccd.v16i1.1200

Copyright (c) 2025 Mohamad Imron Mustajib, Fuad Hasan, Rima Tri Wahyuningrum, Ikrom Maulana Malik Ibrohim, Hilman Tsaqif Yudiansyah, Moh Idzul Islam, Reynaldi Prasetyo, Ferdy Albarizy

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Abstract

Background: Shallots are an important crop in Indonesia, but post-harvest drying remains inefficient, especially in Karang Penang Oloh Village, where traditional sun drying leads to quality loss and long drying times. Aims: This study aims to design a hybrid solar-LPG pyramid dryer to improve drying efficiency and product quality for local farmers. Results: The dryer successfully dried 20 kg of shallots in 10 hours, reducing moisture content from 86% to 12.44%-15.99%. Novelty: The hybrid solar-LPG system offers a scalable and efficient solution for larger-scale drying. Implications: This technology can enhance post-harvest processing, improving both drying time and product quality, with potential for broader agricultural applications.

Highlights:

  • Hybrid solar-LPG system reduces drying time for shallots.
  • Moisture content of shallots reduced to optimal levels (12.44%-15.99%).
  • Pyramid dryer design improves drying efficiency and product quality.

Keywords: Shallots, Post-Harvest, Drying, Hybrid Technology, Pyramid Dryer

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