New heat pump system being developed to dry, dehydrate food products

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Researchers at Texas A&M are looking to create a new heat pump system that will reduce the energy-intensive process of drying down products ranging from dried fruits and nuts to grains used in food and feed products.

« New heat pump system being developed to dry, dehydrate food products

Credit: (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Laura McKenzie)

The new technology will be used to dry down major commodity grains like wheat and sorghum and niche crops like sunflowers that go to confectionary and/or birdseed products.

« New heat pump system being developed to dry, dehydrate food products

Credit: (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Laura McKenzie)

The new technology will be used to dry down major commodity grains like wheat and sorghum and niche crops like sunflowers that go to confectionary and/or birdseed products.

« New heat pump system being developed to dry, dehydrate food products

Credit: (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Laura McKenzie)

The new technology will be used to dry down major commodity grains like wheat and sorghum and niche crops like sunflowers that go to confectionary and/or birdseed products.

« New heat pump system being developed to dry, dehydrate food products

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