STEAM DRYING OF SINTERED SPHERES OF GLASS BEADS

Superheated steam drying of sintered spheres of glass beads with different diameters is investigated to reveal the effects of the gravitational force on drying rates. In a previous study, the drying rate curves of small samples with coarse glass beads in which the frictional resistance to flow of water and the effect of the gravitational force are negligible, were predicted by an evaporation zone model.In the present investigation, the drying rate curves of sintered spheres of glass beads with diameters ranging from 1.53×10^-2m to 4.99×lO^-2m are experimentally and theoretically obtained, and also the capillary pressure curves are measured by use of Haines' apparatus. The drying rate curves of large samples in which the effect of the gravitational force can not be negligible, are compared with those for small samples and the difference among these curves is discussed in terms of the moisture distributions which are estimated from the evaporation zone model with the observed capillary pressure curves.     

SUPERHEATED STEAM DRYING OF SINTERED SPHERES OF GLASS BEADS UNDER VACUUM

Drying of sintered spheres of coarse glass beads with a wide sintering range in superheated steam under vacuum was studied.

In samples with sintered angles of 7.5° -27°, the experimental normalized drying rates in superheated steam at pressures of 7.3-7.9mmHg were smaller than those for 56.0-767.6 mmHg in the vicinity of the critical moisture cotents for 56.0-767.6GmmHg. As reported in an earlier paper, there were     

SUPERHEATED STEAM DRYING OF SINTERED SPHERES OF GLASS BEADS UNDER VACUUM

Drying of sintered spheres of coarse glass beads with a wide sintering range in superheated steam under vacuum was studied.

In samples with sintered angles of 7.5° –27°, the experimental normalized drying rates in superheated steam at pressures of 7.3-7.9mmHg were smaller than those for 56.0-767.6 mmHg in the vicinity of the critical moisture cotents for 56.0-767.6GmmHg. As reported in an earlier paper, there were     

COMBINED SUPERHEATED STEAM AND MICROWAVE DRYING OF SINTERED GLASS BEADS: DRYING RATE CURVES

A new drying method of combined superheated steam and microwave drying is being proposed. The drying rates of sintered glass beads in combined superheated steam and microwave drying are experimentally and theoretically investigated. Drying experiments have been carried out in a waveguide where a standing wave is formed to uniformly heat a small sample. Concerning drying rate curves in combined superheated steam and microwave drying, a distinct constant rate period has been observed. For the falling rate period, high drying rates have been observed. For both periods, the drying rates in combined superheated steam and microwave drying are higher than those in superheated steam alone. Also, in comparison with the results of combined nitrogen and microwave drying, the normalized drying rates in combined superheated steam and microwave drying are higher than those at less than the critical moisture content in combined nitrogen and microwave drying. Moreover, theoretical drying rates for the falling rate period (predicted by a modified receding evaporation front model) in combined superheated steam and microwave drying, are in good agreement with the observed drying rates. The combined superheated steam and microwave drying method can attain higher drying rates under mild external conditions.     

POROSITY AND RESIDUAL EQUILIBRIUM SATURATION OF SINTERED SPHERES OF GLASS BEADS

Sintered spheres(made of glass beads) were simply produced with a definite diameter, with a precision of ±0·5 mm in diameter, for a wide range of sintered angles (0–27°). The experimental values of the porosity of the sintered spheres were consistent with the calculated results for the coordination number N ≠ 8. The residual equilibrium saturation, as one of the basic physical properties of sintered glass beads was investigated experimentally and theoretically, resulting in the presence of a distribution in the angle of pendular ring.     

POROSITY AND RESIDUAL EQUILIBRIUM SATURATION OF SINTERED SPHERES OF GLASS BEADS

Sintered spheres(made of glass beads) were simply produced with a definite diameter, with a precision of ±0·5 mm in diameter, for a wide range of sintered angles (0-27°). The experimental values of the porosity of the sintered spheres were consistent with the calculated results for the coordination number N ≠ 8. The residual equilibrium saturation, as one of the basic physical properties of sintered glass beads was investigated experimentally and theoretically, resulting in the presence of a distribution in the angle of pendular ring.     

SIMULATION OF SUPERHEATED STEAM DRYING CONSIDERING INITIAL STEAM CONDENSATION

A heat and mass transfer model was proposed for the superheated steam drying, focusing on phenomena which occur during the initial stage of drying, i.e., condensation of superheated steam on material surfaces and subsequent shift from condensation to evaporation leading to the beginning of the actual drying (Reverse Process Model). Next, drying equations considering the reverse process were formulated for a shrinking/swelling infinite flat plate to calculate moisture content and temperature distributions in a material, changes in mass of a material with time, and a characteristic drying curve. Then, the influence of the initial thickness of a material and the heat transfer coefficient were investigated. In addition, calculation results were compared with experimental ones with regard to the change in mass of material with time and the characteristic drying curve, and good conformance was obtained for the initial stage of drying.     

SIMULATION OF SUPERHEATED STEAM DRYING CONSIDERING INITIAL STEAM CONDENSATION

A heat and mass transfer model was proposed for the superheated steam drying, focusing on phenomena which occur during the initial stage of drying, i.e., condensation of superheated steam on material surfaces and subsequent shift from condensation to evaporation leading to the beginning of the actual drying (Reverse Process Model). Next, drying equations considering the reverse process were formulated for a shrinking/swelling infinite flat plate to calculate moisture content and temperature distributions in a material, changes in mass of a material with time, and a characteristic drying curve. Then, the influence of the initial thickness of a material and the heat transfer coefficient were investigated. In addition, calculation results were compared with experimental ones with regard to the change in mass of material with time and the characteristic drying curve, and good conformance was obtained for the initial stage of drying.     

STEAM STREAM DRYING

ABSTRACT

Steam stream drying is minimized energy expenditure for water removal. A fast moving steam stream at low pressure and moderate superheat is charged with moist material. Heat is added to the stream at a rate equal to the desuperheating flux caused by the suspended moist material as it dries. Rapidly dewatered macerial is separated from the transport steam via a cyclone or baghouse. Steam generated from material moisture is continuously relieved, and the remaining steam is recycled to the moist material charge point.     

STEAM STREAM DRYING

Steam stream drying is minimized energy expenditure for water removal. A fast moving steam stream at low pressure and moderate superheat is charged with moist material. Heat is added to the stream at a rate equal to the desuperheating flux caused by the suspended moist material as it dries. Rapidly dewatered macerial is separated from the transport steam via a cyclone or baghouse. Steam generated from material moisture is continuously relieved, and the remaining steam is recycled to the moist material charge point.     

SUPERHEATED STEAM IMPINGEMENT DRYING OF TORTILLA CHIPS

Low-fat snack products are the driving forces for the drying of tortilla chips before frying. Super-heated steam impingement drying of foods has the advantage of improved energy efficiency and product quality. The temperature profile, drying curves, and the physical properties (shrinkage, crispiness, starch gelatinization and microstructure) of tortilla chips dried at different superheated steam temperatures and heat transfer coefficients were measured. Results indicated that the steam temperature had a greater effect on the drying curve than the heat transfer coefficient within the range of study. The microstructure of the samples after steam drying showed that higher steam temperature resulted in more pores and coarser appearance. The modulus of deformation and the shrinkage of tortilla chips correlated with moisture content. A higher steam temperature caused less shrinkage and a higher modulus of deformation. The pasting properties showed that samples dried under a higher steam temperature and a higher heat transfer coefficient gelatinized less during drying and had a higher ability to absorb water. Comparison of the superheated steam drying and air drying revealed that at elevated temperatures the superheated steam provided higher drying rates. Furthermore, there was a less starch gelatinization associated with air drying compared to superheated steam drying.     

玻璃微珠表面镍铁氧体包覆层的制备和性能

采用高分子凝胶法在玻璃微珠表面制备了镍铁氧体包覆层.分别用X射线衍射仪、扫描电镜和HP8510网络分析仪表征复合材料的结构、表面形貌和电磁性能.复合材料中玻璃微珠质量分数(下同)分别为15%,40%,和65%.复合粉是由镍铁氧体、石英和莫来石相组成.随着微珠含量的增加,镍铁氧体衍射峰强度逐渐降低,莫来石衍射峰强度逐渐增强.当玻璃微珠含量为40%时,在玻璃微珠表面可获得完整的镍铁氧体涂层.玻璃微珠含量为40%的复合材料在X波段具有较好的介电损耗和磁损耗性能,其介电损耗角正切值和磁损耗角正切值分别可达0.30和0.10.     

SUPERHEATED STEAM IMPINGEMENT DRYING OF TORTILLA CHIPS

ABSTRACT

Low-fat snack products are the driving forces for the drying of tortilla chips before frying. Super-heated steam impingement drying of foods has the advantage of improved energy efficiency and product quality. The temperature profile, drying curves, and the physical properties (shrinkage, crispiness, starch gelatinization and microstructure) of tortilla chips dried at different superheated steam temperatures and heat transfer coefficients were measured. Results indicated that the steam temperature had a greater effect on the drying curve than the heat transfer coefficient within the range of study. The microstructure of the samples after steam drying showed that higher steam temperature resulted in more pores and coarser appearance. The modulus of deformation and the shrinkage of tortilla chips correlated with moisture content. A higher steam temperature caused less shrinkage and a higher modulus of deformation. The pasting properties showed that samples dried under a higher steam temperature and a higher heat transfer coefficient gelatinized less during drying and had a higher ability to absorb water. Comparison of the superheated steam drying and air drying revealed that at elevated temperatures the superheated steam provided higher drying rates. Furthermore, there was a less starch gelatinization associated with air drying compared to superheated steam drying.     

微珠填充LDPE复合物的拉伸屈服行为

应用Instron材料试验机,考察了室温下微珠大小及含量对填充LDPE复合物拉伸屈服行为的影响。结果显示,微珠含量及其直径对复合物的拉伸屈服应力和屈服发生时的应变影响不太明显。结果还表明,微珠与基体之间的界面粘合状况良好。     

浅析影响原丝烘干的因素

概述湿纱含水对增强型玻璃纤维的重要性,影响原丝烘干的因素。主要介绍干燥过程的几个阶段,相对湿度,固含量及几个工艺参数对原丝烘干的影响,尤其减少原丝含水率可提高产品质量降低能耗,其中,提高固含量,减少原丝含水的影响最为有效。     

A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF STEAM DRYING OF SILKWORM COCOONS

An experimental study was conducted to explore the feasibility of silkworm cocoon drying with superheated steam. The influence of steam drying on the drying kinetics and the technological characteristics of the dried cocoons is discussed. A promising new technology of cocoon drying is suggested to improve cocoon quality and decrease raw cocoon consumption in silk production.     

A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF STEAM DRYING OF SILKWORM COCOONS

ABSTRACT

An experimental study was conducted to explore the feasibility of silkworm cocoon drying with superheated steam. The influence of steam drying on the drying kinetics and the technological characteristics of the dried cocoons is discussed. A promising new technology of cocoon drying is suggested to improve cocoon quality and decrease raw cocoon consumption in silk production.     

STUDIES OF STEAM DRYING IN A FLUIDIZED BED

In general, drying processes are described by the quantity of air humidity of the exiting gases. This approach is not possible however by the drying medium of water in steam drying, since the air humidity naturally possesses a constant value of 100%. This paper presents a model which represents the drying processes on the basis of the observation of temperature profiles of the material and energetic balancing of all components involved as well as the wall of the apparatus. The modeling differentiates three intervals: the condensation phase, the 1st drying period and the 2nd drying period. In addition, a validation of the model on the basis of experiments in an experimental plant DN100 belonging to the university is dealt with. The satisfying concurrence of the theoretical and practical results shows that, with the help of the theoretical model, discontinuous steam drying processes can be theoretically described with sufficient accuracy.