I think your crazy. First, if you have a lot riding on that crop why would you fast dry it on a stove? That makes me very sad. There are better ways to do it if you have to. Use google. Second, if it is an important crop why couldn't you be bothered to start a new thread? Just wondering.
With temp at what it is and humidity that low you shouldn't have any mildew issue unless introduced to the room by you, stagnant water or stuff like rotting trimming. Of course I'm assuming you have adequate air exchange since it's such an important crop.
Cutting all of your leaves off to "increase airflow" again I am saddened deep in my heart to hear someone say this. That is only hindering the production of need nutrients in the plant. Even after cutting the plant you wNt to leave the leaves on for a bit. As the plant drys it pushes sugars out to the buds there fore increasing the over all goodness factor of your herb.
If there is mildew or mold on your plant when drying it will only spread. Try to remove as much as possible. Although back in the day ppl used to bury their herbs damp just to get it to mold.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7jE7qzfgQs
Don't know about the hydrogen dipping. Sounds silly.
Hope something in this rant helps. All I have to say in the end is DONT DO IT!!