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Retrofitting of a Full-Scale Dewatering Operation for Industrial Polymer Effluent Sludge
29/03/2024 -
This paper presents a comprehensive study on the redesign of a dewatering process in a polymer sludge wastewater treatment plant. The study focuses on addressing the challenges posed by high levels...
Describing the Drying and Solidification Behavior of Single Suspension Droplets Using a Novel Unresolved CFD-DEM Simulation Approach
27/02/2024 -
With increasing computational capacities and advances in numerical methods, a simulation-based process and product design approach for spray dried products has become the focus of many researchers....
A Study for Estimating the Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient in a Pilot-Scale Indirect Rotary Dryer
08/02/2024 -
An experimental study and dimensional analysis of the effective heat transfer coefficient in a continuous-indirect rotatube dryer using forest biomass as the granular material isare developed in the...
The Wicking Performance of Interlaced Silk Yarn Focusing on Yarn Parameters
17/01/2024 -
The wicking ability of the fabric is one of the most important parameters that affect the comfort of clothing. Silk is a natural long-fiber material, and researching the water-absorption...
Variations in Ecuadorian Cocoa Fermentation and Drying at Two Locations: Implications for Quality and Sensory
30/12/2023 -
In Ecuador, various processes are applied during cocoa post-harvesting. This study, therefore, explored fermentation parameters across two locations with 2–7 independent runs, focusing...
Mechanical PropertyComparison of GeopolymerBrick Dried by Electrical and Passive Solar Devices with Phase Change Material (Paraffin Wax)
21/12/2023 -
In geopolymerbricks (GPBs), fly ash content, which is waste from power plants, is converted into bricks by chemical treatment. GPBs can be dried by using appropriate curing methods. Conventionally,...
The Effects of Different Roasting Methods on the Phenolic Contents, Antioxidant Potential, and In Vitro Inhibitory Activities of Sacha Inchi Seeds
20/11/2023 -
Roasted sacha inchi seeds are now commercialized as a health food product, but the influence of roasting methods on their proclaimed health effects has yet to be explored. This study investigated the...
Characterization of CNC Nanoparticles Prepared via Ultrasonic-Assisted Spray Drying and Their Application in Composite Films
10/11/2023 -
The ultrasonic-assisted spray dryer, also known as a nano spray dryer and predominantly used on a lab scale in the pharmaceutical and food industries, enables the production of nanometer-sized...
A New Strategy for Consumption of Functional Lipids from Ericerus pela (Chavannes): Study on Microcapsules and Effervescent Tablets Containing Insect Wax–Derived Policosanol
26/09/2023 -
In this study, we addressed various challenges associated with the consumption of functional lipids from the Ericerus pela (Chavannes), including unfavorable taste, insolubility in water, difficulty...
Improvement of Hot Air Dried Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) Product Quality: Optimization of Drying and Blanching Process by Experimental Design
21/09/2023 -
Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is a plant species belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, growing in tropical regions and containing health-promoting beneficial compounds. In the current study,...
Eco-friendly drying techniques: a comparison of solar, biomass, and hybrid dryers
16/08/2023 -
Solar energy provides desired thermal energy for diverse applications, including industrial heating, domestic cooking, power generation, desalination, and agri-food preservation. Despite extensive...
Utilization of Ceramic Waste Material as Cement Substitution in Concrete
14/08/2023 -
Researchers and engineers have been exploring alternative materials to partially substitute for cement in concrete to decrease carbon emissions and promote sustainability. Industrial pozzolanic waste...
Enhanced Thermal Pad Composites Using Densely Aligned MgO Nanowires
20/07/2023 -
Owing to the increasing demand for the miniaturization and integration of electronic devices, thermal interface materials (TIMs) are crucial components for removing heat and improving the lifetime...
Experimental Study of Grain Dryer Noise Emissions
12/06/2023 -
There is increasing interest in the environmental noise emissions from grain dryers and the potential impact of practical noise pollution mitigations such as barriers adjacent to dryers. Grain dryers...
Monitoring Temperature Profile and Drying Kinetics of Thin-Layer Banana Slices under Controlled Forced Convection Conditions
10/06/2023 -
The drying kinetics of banana slices were examined in a forced convection dryer using an infrared camera to monitor the temperature profile and drying kinetics under control conditions. The air...
Assessing the Impact of Roasting Temperatures on Biochemical and Sensory Quality of Macadamia Nuts (Macadamia integrifolia)
24/05/2023 -
Depending on the temperature regime used during roasting, the biochemical and sensory characteristics of macadamia nuts can change. ‘A4′ and...
A New Mode of a Natural Convection Solar Greenhouse Dryer for Domestic Usage: Performance Assessment for Grape Drying
12/05/2023 -
It is known that the natural convection (NC) solar drying process is a simple and cheap method for drying foodstuffs, but it is not preferable for common users in the case of drying high-moisture...
Assessment of energy, exergy, environmental, and economic study of an evacuated tube solar dryer for drying Krishna Tulsi
27/04/2023 -
In the present work, experimental studies of drying Krishna tulsi leaves in an in-house fabricated evacuated tube solar collector (ETSC) connected with an indirect solar dryer are carried out. The...
Response Surface Methodology Approach for Predicting Convective/Infrared Drying, Quality, Bioactive and Vitamin C Characteristics of Pumpkin Slices
06/03/2023 -
In this research, a convective/infrared (CV/IR) dryer was used to dry pumpkin slices. For optimization of the drying conditions, the influence of three levels of independent variables including air...
Drying Kinetics, Physicochemical and Thermal Analysis of Onion Puree Dried Using a Refractance Window Dryer
26/02/2023 -
Onions have a high moisture content, which makes them more susceptible to microbial growth. Drying is one of the postharvest preservation methods applied to decrease onion moisture content, thereby...
Experimental and Numerical Simulations of a Solar Air Heater for Maximal Value Addition to Agricultural Products
06/02/2023 -
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. Currently, the agricultural sector is facing many challenges, especially post-harvest losses, which result in lower yield and...
