ABSTRACT
EVALUATION AND THERMAL-ANALYSIS OF A SOLAR-ASSISTED DRYING-SYSTEM: DRYING CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCIES
Journal: Materials & Corrosion Engineering Management (MACEM)
Author: I.E. Saeed, Zulkhairi Zainol Abidin
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DOI: 10.26480/macem.01.2024.40.49
In this part of the study on thermal analysis of solar-assisted drying-system, the drying capacity and efficiencies of the system are discussed. The evaporative capacity and mass shrinkage ratio started at higher values and then decreased continuously toward the end of the drying process. The pick-up efficiency is increased with the increment in the drying-air velocity from 1.5m/s to 3m/s. In contrast, an inverse relationship is found with the drying-air temperature. The values of specific heat consumption are decreased as the drying-air temperature is increased.
| Pages | 40-49 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Volume | 5 |
