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The research aims to reduce energy consumption during the convective drying of grain by incorporating microwave radiation.

Experimental Substantiation of the Stimulation Parameters for Convective Grain Drying with Microwave Radiation

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The research aims to reduce energy consumption during the convective drying of grain by incorporating microwave radiation.
Conducted experiments in 2024 using an experimental drying unit with both microwave and convective heating.
Evaluated energy efficiency based on energy consumption per unit time.
Used wheat and rye seeds in trays exposed to microwave radiation and convective thermal energy.
Measured grain moisture with thermogravimetric methods to ensure compliance with storage standards.
Drying energy intensity without microwave assistance ranged from 8.5 to 9.5 kWh per kilogram of evaporated moisture.
With 1% microwave power, energy intensity decreased to 6.8 to 7.8 kWh/kg; at 5%, it dropped to 6.2 to 7.0 kWh/kg.
Achieved 19–27% average energy savings by using low doses of microwave energy.

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Experimental evaluation reveals energy-saving potential of microwave-assisted drying in grain processing facilities.

Chetverikov et al. (2025) studied this question.

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