Thin layer and deep bed drying basic theories and modelling: a review

Authors

  • Esther Magdalene Sharon M College of Food and Dairy Technology, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
  • Banuu Priya EP Kongu Engineering College
  • Kavitha Abirami CV Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology
  • Alagusundaram K ICAR

Keywords:

drying, moisture content, thin layer drying, deep bed drying, models

Abstract

A comprehensive review of the fundamental theories governing the drying process is presented. The development of models of drying of agricultural products for thin layer and deep bed drying are discussed. The factors affecting drying and the biochemical changes which happen during drying are listed. Importance of moisture diffusion and activation energy consumption for modeling and optimizing the drying processes are highlighted.

Author Biographies

Esther Magdalene Sharon M, College of Food and Dairy Technology, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Assistant Professor,

College of Food and Dairy Technology,

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,

India.

Banuu Priya EP, Kongu Engineering College

Assistant Professor,

Kongu Engineering College,

Erode,

India.

Kavitha Abirami CV, Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology

Associate Professor,

IICPT, Thanjavur

Alagusundaram K, ICAR

ADG,

ICAR,

NEW DELHI

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Published

2016-03-22

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2016): CIGR Journal

Section

VI-Postharvest Technology and Process Engineering