RANCANG BANGUN MESIN PENGERING BIJI KOPI SKALA RENDAH

PERANCANGAN PENGERING BIJI KOPI

Abstract

Drying coffee beans in the sun often faces long time constraints and is dependent on the weather. To overcome this, innovative coffee drying equipment is needed to increase drying efficiency and maintain the quality of coffee beans. This research aims to design, simulate and produce a coffee bean drying machine that is able to speed up the drying process and reduce the water content of coffee beans by up to 5-10%, thereby preventing spoilage and extending the storage period. In this research, a literature study was carried out by examining scientific journals, books and online sources related to drying machine design and manufacturing. SOLIDWORKS 2020 software is used to assist in designing components and assembling tools. The manufacturing process includes initial calculations,component production, and assembly to produce a prototype according to design. Tests are carried out to evaluate tool performance based on predetermined parameters, followed by analysis of data results to assess drying efficiency. The research results show that the designed coffee bean drying machine is effective in speeding up the drying process, reducing the water content of the coffee beans significantly, and increasing the selling value of the coffee beans.