GAS DRYER DESIGN FOR VERMICELLI USING MICROCONTROLLER ATMEGA 8535

Abstract

The purpose of this research is designing a gas dryer for vermicelli using a microcontroller
ATmega 8535 that can overcome the obstacles in the drying department. The microcontroller ATmega
8535 used to regulate the temperature of the drying chamber. This tool design is made to compare
between conventional dryer and a theoritical gas dryer in the factory.
The method used in this paper is field study in the factory. Based on the experience then
theoritical gas dryer design from the factory’s datas. A microcontroller Atmega 8535 is added to the
dryer to easier the dryer operation.
The result of the theoritical gas dryer design for vermicelli using a microcontroller ATmega
8535, showed a faster time drying for 131,04 kg of vermicelli need 47,72 minutes at a temperature of 40-
55° C.
Keywords: Gas dryer, vermicelli and microcontroller ATmega 8535.