Performance evaluation of portable onion storage system
Keywords:
portable onion storage system, onion farmers, prototype, automatedAbstract
This study utilized a longitudinal design to assess the performance of a semi-automatic onion storage system over a 160-day period, from May to October. The aim was to evaluate various aspects of onion preservation, including physiological weight loss, sprouting, bulb rot, marketability, power consumption, and environmental conditions. The prototype, which can store onions for up to 160 days and effectively fulfills its intended purpose as well as the needs of onion farmers regarding storage, was successfully created, built, and extended the shelf life of onions by the researcher. The evaluation's tests proved the prototype's excellent ability to extend onions' shelf lives, demonstrating remarkable technical developments that provide growers of onions the choice between automatic and manual operating modes. Moreover, the integration of automated dehumidifier control and solar energy usage makes the system sustainable and effective while significantly reducing energy consumption. The comparative analysis showed that the created machine was more efficient than the untreated fan. Based on these findings, the system is practical for improving onion storage, thereby transforming current cold storage practices.
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