Peru: Geodesic Dome for Chile Dryer

Author(s)

• Elizabeth Hoffman, University of Dayton
• Kellie Holden, University of Dayton

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

9-2-2019

Abstract

While working with Grupo Apoyo, we spent time researching, developing, and implementing various projects including different forms of solar dryers, solar water heaters, ram pumps, solar PV panels, combustion and heat exchanging devices, and coffee processing. These projects were located across Pe work-related travru, leading to a lot of work-related travel. We traveled to Satipo and the Sauriaki Community where we worked on solar powered coffee processing. We also traveled to Cusco, then across to Huyro, where spent two weeks working on a sustainable farm. The main goal of our work was to develop useful effective technologies while working in Lima, and then implement these technologies in other regions where they will be of use. The most relevant project we worked on was a geodesic dome composed of wood and plexiglass. The dome was used for high temperature heat storage to make the drying process of various items, mostly chilies, as efficient as possible.

eCommons Citation

Hoffman, Elizabeth and Holden, Kellie, "Peru: Geodesic Dome for Chile Dryer" (2019). ETHOS Technical Reports. 38.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ethos_reports/38