Reliable and energy-efficient hop drying using wood chips

Reduce the costs of hop drying

Hop drying is a time-sensitive and energy-intensive process. During the short harvest and drying period, hop growers face high energy costs, especially when using fuel oil or gas. In addition, uneven temperatures in the drying room and the unreliable operation of older systems can lead to lower quality or even crop loss.

An energy-efficient solution for hop drying rooms with a wood chip-fired hot air heater: GTZ development

A modern wood chip-fired hot air heater with advanced control systems ensures reliable and uniform heating of hop drying rooms. The system automatically maintains the set temperature, which is crucial for high-quality drying and preserving the properties of the hops.

Heating is stable and free of fluctuations, regardless of the intensity of operation during the season.

Advantages of heating hop drying rooms with wood chips using a GTZ-developed hot-air heater.

Significantly lower drying costs compared to gas or fuel oil

Automated operation that maintains a constant temperature

Reliable performance during peak periods

Even heat distribution → higher quality of dried hops

Use of local, renewable, and carbon-neutral fuel

Advantages of Warm-Air Heating for Farms

Each system is designed based on:

the size and type of the hop drying facility,

the volume of the harvest,

existing equipment,

the available fuel source

Special emphasis is placed on reliability and responsive service, as any breakdown during the drying process can be very costly.

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Once you submit your inquiry, we will call you to discuss the options for your project. Based on our conversation, we will develop a customized solution.