Laboratory of foods and drying
Faculty of Engineering / Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses
DESCRIPTION
This laboratory is dedicated to the innovation and preservation of foods and to the maximization of resources in the food industry, optimizing and developing agriproducts to improve quality and energy efficiency through the production of dried fruits.
RESEARCH LINE
Drying of agriproducts
Drying of biomass
Drying of saline solutions
EQUIPMENT
- Lab Conco lyophilizer, equipment for vacuum dehydration with sample trays and jars
- Solid photocolorimeter
- Portable instrument to measure solids activity
- Laboratory to perform drying tests
STAFF
Dr. Alejandro Reyes
Director of laboratory
Dr. Nicolás Pailahueque
Researcher
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact: alejandro.reyes@usach.cl
Phone: 27181819
Location: Main building, Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses
ADDRESS
Casa Central, Primer piso
Av. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Estación Central, Santiago de Chile.
TELEPHONE
(+56-2) 271 80047
E-MAIL
comunicaciones.vriic@usach.cl
