Modelling and Simulation of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer in a Deep-Bed Grain Dryer
Abstract
This article concerns the modelling and simulation of a deep-bed grain dryer in a large diameter-column. Two-dimensional (2D) models of deep-bed grain dryers were built by considering simultaneously momentum, heat, and mass transfer in the drying phase together with coupled heat and mass balance in the grain phase. The dynamic equations are solved numerically by using finite difference method. The momentum equations are applied to simulate pressure drop and velocity field of the drying air across the bed. The mass and heat balance in the two phases determine the profile of temperature and moisture content in both phases. Further, drying rate curves for various temperature of inlet drying gas together with moisture content of grainwere simulated. The simulated profiles are in close agreement with experimental data
Suggested Citation
Istadi Istadi, Johnner P. Sitompul, and Siswo Sumardiono. "Modelling and Simulation of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer in a Deep-Bed Grain Dryer" Drying Technology 21.2 (2003): 217-229.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/istadi/6
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