Thin-layer mathematical modelling of maize in a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer
Paxwell Damptey Adjei,
Joseph Oppong Akowuah,
George Obeng-Akrofi
et al.
Abstract:In this study, the drying kinetics of maize dried in a biomass-powered inclined bed dryer were studied using ten (10) thin-layer mathematical drying models. The drying system recorded an average plenum temperature of 73.54 oC during the drying experiment compared to an average ambient temperature of 28.41 oC. Maize grains with an initial average moisture content of 23.25 % on a wet basis were reduced to 13.61 % average final moisture content over a drying period of 2 hours 40 minutes. The results revealed a mo… Show more
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