The role of processing parameters on energy efficiency during microwave convective drying of porous materials

Emma Holtz*, Lilia Ahrné, Therese Häll Karlsson, Michael Rittenauer, Anders Rasmuson

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Abstract

A small-scale microwave convective dryer was built to study the effects of microwave power level, air temperature, and air velocity on drying kinetics, temperature development, and specific energy consumption (MJ/ kg evaporated water) using statistical designs. Increased microwave power had a large significant effect on moisture loss and temperature development and it reduced specific energy consumption. Increased air temperature and air velocity increased specific energy consumption, as their effect on drying kinetics was smaller in the system used. Low air temperature slowed the drying process, without affecting the relationship between average sample temperature and average moisture content during drying.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftDrying Technology
Vol/bind27
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)173-185
Antal sider13
ISSN0737-3937
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2009
Udgivet eksterntJa

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