Vibration effects on convective air-drying of bulk pistachios

Authors

  • Ahmad Kouchakzadeh ILam University

Keywords:

Vibrated bed, Convective air-drying, Bulk Pistachios

Abstract

The convective air drying processes of bulk pistachios in a vibrated bed were investigated. Seven vibrated frequency were characterized in the bed. The results showed that increasing in drying efficiencies from 51.10% in 0 Hz to 76.90% in 50 Hz. Higher vibration intensity could not induce stronger efficiencies. The Logarithmic models were described to satisfactorily drying curve of pistachios for vibrated convective air method.

Author Biography

Ahmad Kouchakzadeh, ILam University

Department of Agri Machinery Engineering

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Published

2014-12-30

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Section

VI-Postharvest Technology and Process Engineering