Introduction: The Importance of Pitaya (Dragon Fruit) Flower Drying
Pitaya (dragon fruit) flowers, known as the “Night Blooming Cereus” or “Queen of the Night,” are highly prized for their medicinal and commercial value. However, their short blooming window (opening at night and wilting by dawn) demands efficient drying to preserve quality, color, and bioactive compounds. Traditional drying methods, such as sun-drying or coal-fired dehydration, often lead to uneven drying, nutrient loss, and high energy consumption. MeiYa Air Source Heat Pump Dryers provide a modern, sustainable solution to overcome these challenges, ensuring superior product quality and operational efficiency.
MeiYa’s Competitive Advantages
MeiYa heat pump dryers redefine industrial drying with:
- Energy Efficiency: Consumes 60% less energy than conventional dryers by recycling waste heat.
- Precision Control: Intelligent temperature and humidity management ensures uniform drying and retains natural pigments.
- Low Labor Dependency: Fully automated operation minimizes manual intervention.
- Eco-Friendly: Zero emissions align with global sustainability standards.
Step-by-Step Drying Process with MeiYa Dryers
Stage 1: Pre-Treatment
• Harvest flowers at night (post-10 PM) to capture peak freshness.
• Slice the thick, moisture-rich stems into 4–6 longitudinal sections to accelerate dehydration.
• Arrange flowers evenly on trays, avoiding overlap. Stack trays 10–12 layers high with 15 cm spacing between layers for optimal airflow.
Stage 2: Temperature & Humidity Phases
- Initial Drying (0–3 hours):
• Gradually raise the dry-bulb temperature from 30°C to 50°C within 1 hour.• Maintain 50°C for 2 hours (wet-bulb temp: 50°C). - Intermediate Drying (4–7 hours):
• Increase dry-bulb temp to 55°C over 1 hour; hold for 4 hours (wet-bulb: 44°C).• Activate partial dehumidification to remove excess moisture. - Advanced Drying (8–14 hours):
• Elevate dry-bulb temp to 60°C in 1 hour; sustain for 3 hours (wet-bulb: 43°C).• Continue moderate dehumidification. - Final Drying (15–24 hours):
• Ramp up to 65°C over 3 hours; hold for 3 hours (wet-bulb: 42°C).• Intensify dehumidification to stabilize moisture levels. - Curing Phase (25–30 hours):
• Reach 70°C within 3 hours; maintain for 3 hours (wet-bulb: 42°C).• Aggressive dehumidification ensures final moisture content ≤12%.
Stage 3: Quality Assurance
• Check dryness by pressing stems: hardened texture indicates compliance.
• Verify traits: intact shape, vibrant color, and distinct floral aroma.
Conclusion
MeiYa Air Source Heat Pump Dryers revolutionize pitaya flower processing by delivering unmatched efficiency, quality, and cost savings. Our technology eliminates the risks of over-drying or discoloration inherent in traditional methods, making it ideal for large-scale producers in southern China.
Contact Us Today!
• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Person: Ray Ren
• WhatsApp/WeChat/Mobile: +86 133 4676 7871
Invest in MeiYa—the future of smart, sustainable drying.
MeiYa Heat Pump Dryer Machine
- No MOQ & Customization Unlimited
- Drying + Dehumidify + Cooling
- PLC + Touch Screen Control
- 7-10 Days Delivery Time
Parameter:
| Single dryer+drying chamber | ||||
| Model | Unit | MY-03RD | MY-06RD | MY-12RD |
| Power input | KW | 5.5 | 9.5 | 19.4 |
| power supply | V/PH/HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | 380V/3PH,50/60HZ | |
| 220V/1PH,50/60HZ | ||||
| Rated current | A | 9.6A(380V),22A(220V) | 17.0 | 30.0 |
| Heating capacity | KW | 10.5 | 21.0 | 42.0 |
| Cooling capacity | KW | 7.8 | 18.0 | 32.0 |
| Dehumidity | L/H | 12.0 | 25.0 | 50.0 |
| Max temperature | ℃ | ≤75 | ≤75 | ≤75 |
| Working condition | ℃ | 0-43 | 0-43 | 0-43 |
| Electric shock protection grade | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Max exhause pressure | M(P)a | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Noise | d(B(A | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Power consumption/H | KWH | 4.8 | 8.5 | 15.0 |
| Electric heater | KW | 3.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 |
| Blowing type | / | HORIZONTAL BLOWING TYPE | ||
| Demsnssion of dryer | MM | 1650*856*1280 | 1806*1065*1280 | 2089*1260*1580 |
| Weight | KG | 180 | 285 | 480 |
Buying Guiding:
Recommend drying machine+Drying chamber sizes
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | PRODUCT CAPACITY | DRYING CHAMBER SIZE |
| 1 | One unit MY-03RD+Drying chamer | (300-600)kg/batch | 3200*2190*2200 (mm) |
| 2 | One unit MY-06RD+Drying chamer | (600-1000)kg/batch | 6150*2190*2200 (mm) |
| 3 | One unit MY-12RD+Drying chamer | (1300-2500)kg/batch | 6350*3230*2200 (mm) |
| 4 | Two unit MY-03RD+Drying chamer | (1200-2000)kg/batch | 7050*2190*2200 (mm) |
| 5 | Two unit MY-06RD+Drying chamer | (1500-2500)kg/batch | 10100*2190*2200 (mm) |
| 6 | Two unit MY-12RD+Drying chamer | (3500-5000)kg/batch | 11860*3230*2200 (mm) |
Our Projects:
Our Factory:
Production Processing:
Drying Machine Components:
Standard Working Modes:
- Typically 3 modes available:
- Drying Only
- Rapid temperature rise; unable to discharge moist air
- Drying + Dehumidify
- Chamber temperature rises while discharging moist air
- Cooling
- Temperature can drop to 10°C (minimum)
- Important Note:
- If temperature control becomes unstable, switch to Temperature & Humidity Mode.
- Drying Only
Ray. Ren | Sales Manager
GUANGZHOU MEIYA ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
📍 Add: No.217, 2nd Ruiyun Road, Xiuquan Street, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
📞 Tel/WhatsApp/WeChat: +86 133 4676 7871
✉️ Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://www.my-dryer.com
