Laboratory of foods and drying

Faculty of Engineering / Department of Chemical Engineering and Bioprocesses

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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

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