Drying Characteristics and Model of Chinese Hawthorn Using Microwave Coupled with Hot Air

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Photograph of experimental setup and schematic illustration of microwave coupled with hot air dryer. 1: Electric control part; 2: control buttons; 3: indicator; 4: control panel; 5: regulator; 6: temperature control device; 7: microwave control digital display; 8: air flow velocity indicator; 9: magnetron; 10: temperature sensor; 11: microwave cavity; 12: hot air distributor inlet; 13: rotating glass plate; 14: heater; 15: stainless steel inlet duct; 16: air flow velocity sensor; 17: centrifugal blower; 18: stainless steel air outlet duct; 19: axial fan.

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