DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION

LAKAVATH VINAY; BANOTH SHIVA; SURA MANIKANTA; RAMAVATH NARESH; BHIMAPPA YADAHALLI

DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION

May 2026

Vol-12, Issue-3

Paper ID: 28424

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Abstract & Details

Research Area

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Keywords

Arduino Uno DC Gear Motor L293D Motor Driver Hot Air Dryer Temperature Control Paddy Drying Agricultural Automation Moisture Reduction Smart Farming.

Abstract

An efficient and automated solution has been developed to improve the paddy drying process in agricultural applications. Traditional drying methods mainly rely on sunlight and weather conditions, which increase drying time and often cause uneven moisture removal. To address these problems, the proposed system uses controlled heating, grain rotation, and temperature monitoring for faster and uniform drying. A 12V DC gear motor (60 RPM) rotates a cylindrical drum to continuously mix the paddy, while a 230V hot air dryer supplies heated air for effective moisture removal. The frame is fabricated using arc welding to ensure strength and durability. An Arduino Uno connected to an L293D motor driver controls motor operation, and a temperature sensor automatically turns the heater OFF when the preset temperature is exceeded. An automatic discharge mechanism is also included for easy unloading of dried paddy. The developed system is economical, energy-efficient, and suitable for small and medium-scale farmers. It improves drying consistency, reduces post-harvest losses, enhances grain quality, and increases productivity with minimum manual labor.

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Author Information

#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	LAKAVATH VINAY	SREE DATTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
2	BANOTH SHIVA	SREE DATTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
3	SURA MANIKANTA	SREE DATTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
4	RAMAVATH NARESH	SREE DATTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
5	BHIMAPPA YADAHALLI	SREE DATTHA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

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APA Style

VINAY, LAKAVATH, SHIVA, BANOTH, MANIKANTA, SURA, NARESH, RAMAVATH, & YADAHALLI, BHIMAPPA (2026). DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(3), 288-294.

MLA Style

VINAY, LAKAVATH, et al. "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 3, 2026, pp. 288-294.

IEEE Style

LAKAVATH VINAY, BANOTH SHIVA, SURA MANIKANTA, RAMAVATH NARESH, and BHIMAPPA YADAHALLI, "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 12, no. 3, pp. 288-294, 2026.

Vancouver Style

VINAY LAKAVATH, SHIVA BANOTH, MANIKANTA SURA, NARESH RAMAVATH, YADAHALLI BHIMAPPA. DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2026;12(3):288-294.

Harvard Style

VINAY, LAKAVATH, SHIVA, BANOTH, MANIKANTA, SURA, NARESH, RAMAVATH, & YADAHALLI, BHIMAPPA (2026) 'DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 12(3), pp. 288-294.

Chicago Style

VINAY, LAKAVATH, et al. "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 12, no. 3 (2026): 288-294.

Turabian Style

VINAY, LAKAVATH, et al. "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PADDY DRYING SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLED AIR CIRCULATION." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 12, no. 3 (2026): 288-294.