A statistical optimization of convective drying of corn kernels in a fluidized bed dryer
Joint Authors
Gautam, Shina
Gautam, Alok
Mahant, Bhavik
Source
Journal of Engineering Research
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 1 A (31 Mar. 2023), pp.30-40, 11 p.
Publisher
Kuwait University Academic Publication Council
Publication Date
2023-03-31
Country of Publication
Kuwait
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Food storage is an essential process for food security and it needs to be free from any biological contamination.
For the same, agriculture produce needs to be completely dried before sending for storage.
The present work discusses a systematic approach to model drying parameters of corn kernels in a fluidized bed dryer.
Experiments were designed according to a higher level Box-Behnken design combined with response surface methodology.
Four parameters were chosen to vary namely : amount of corn kernels (50-100 gm), temperature of drying (50-80°C), air velocity (6.01 -8.08 m/s) and drying time (30-60 min) for experiments as well as for the model.
The reduction of moisture content was determined after each experiment for understanding the behaviour of drying process.
The model equations were obtained and surface response plots were generated in MATLAB to investigate the drying behaviour of corn kernels with all four parameters.
Ultimately, this work represents the dependence of moisture removal on all four parameters chosen with efficient use of response surface methodology and Box-Behnken design.
Analysis of variance confirmed that velocity of air and amount of corn are the most significant parameters along with temperature and time of drying.
Optimum condition with the model were obtained as 50 gm of corn kernels, 80 °C drying temperature, 8 m/sec velocity of air, and 60 min time of drying for 73.3% of moisture from corn kernels.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gautam, Shina& Gautam, Alok& Mahant, Bhavik. 2023. A statistical optimization of convective drying of corn kernels in a fluidized bed dryer. Journal of Engineering Research،Vol. 11, no. 1 A, pp.30-40.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494578
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gautam, Shina…[et al.]. A statistical optimization of convective drying of corn kernels in a fluidized bed dryer. Journal of Engineering Research Vol. 11, no. 1 A (Mar. 2023), pp.30-40.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494578
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gautam, Shina& Gautam, Alok& Mahant, Bhavik. A statistical optimization of convective drying of corn kernels in a fluidized bed dryer. Journal of Engineering Research. 2023. Vol. 11, no. 1 A, pp.30-40.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494578
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 39-40
Record ID
BIM-1494578