Abstract:The use of wood furnaces for thermal energy application in grain dryers is common in Brazil, however, contaminations of the products and environmental effects due to incomplete combustion and its excessive use in drying are major challenges. In this study, a wood furnace was designed, build and its performance was evaluated for mixed and indirect heating of the drying air. The design of the combustion chamber volume, combustion cell, grate area, and heat exchanger were based on the following demands: thermal e… Show more
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