Low cost and compact radiofrequency drying technology

Overview

Our low cost and compact radiofrequency (RF) drying technology offers a groundbreaking approach to moisture removal, particularly in meat products. Utilizing solid state electronics and a patented feedback loop to manage variable loads, this technology ensures precise and rapid heating, leading to efficient dehydration. Notably, our solution is up to 80% cheaper than conventional vacuum tube technologies and boasts a longer component life, making it an economically and environmentally attractive alternative.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Solid state electronics: Drives a simple resonance circuit for consistent performance.
• Patented feedback loop: Manages variable loads efficiently, ensuring optimal drying conditions.
• Custom electrode design: Tailored to meat-specific dielectric properties for targeted heating.
• Scalability: Demonstrates a scalable approach with current tests on a percentage of desired throughput, with plans for full-scale implementation.
• Higher efficiency: Achieves 40% efficiency currently, with potential enhancements up to 75%, significantly outperforming hot air drying at ~10%.

Technology readiness level

The technology is currently at TRL 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory environment. Upcoming steps include the optimization of electrode design and the execution of a static RF drying test setup, with a comprehensive validation and scaling plan scheduled for completion in approximately 12 weeks.