Computational fluid dynamics is a numerical tool that is highly accurate to simulate a very large number of applications and processes. The CFD analysis has emerged as a viable technique to provide effective and efficient design solutions. In this paper, a CFD analysis for improving temperature distribution in a chili dryer is presented. The CFD technique is used to simulate the temperature distribution inside the chamber. For this purpose, the continuity, momentum and energy equations are considered. The results obtained by CFD analysis based on a specific geometry are presented in order to improve the temperature distribution. In addition, these results were verified experimentally. The distribution of temperatures showed small differences around 4 K during the warming up period. The simulation and experimental results can be useful for further designs of chili dryers with different specific geometries.
Publishing engineering research papers not only can facilitate funding but can also boost academic promotion. When researchers apply for an academic position or a new job, they must demonstrate their productivity based on the number and quality of their published articles. However, writing engineering research papers is a difficult and daunting task, especially for beginners. Many books and articles explain and provide guidelines on how scientific papers should be written, organized, and structured, including those that explain techniques to avoid imperfections and those that provide instructions for submission and publishing. However, they rarely provide unwritten rules for achieving success in the field of engineering. The aim of this paper is to focus on simple suggestions, useful tips, and unwritten rules for writing engineering research papers. This article provides a brief guide for new writers.
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