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Corn drying simulation in a cylindrical bin with radial air flow | |
Author | Viboon Thepent |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AE-85-19 |
Subject(s) | Corn--Drying |
Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Abstract | Two models were developed to simulate the drying of corn in cylindrical bin with radial air flow. The first model was semi-empirical in nature whilst the second employed the near equilibrium simulation approach. This study was considered the prediction of grain moisture and temperature changes at any point in a bin and at any time when drying was being carried out. The inlet air conditions were changed continuously during the test periods. A system of equations for prediction these changes was presented, methods of determining the relevant physical properties were considered, and step by step solution by means of a digital computer is given. The computed results were compared with experimental observations. |
Year | 1985 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
Academic Program/FoS | Agricultural and Food Engineering (AE) |
Chairperson(s) | Jindal, Vinod Kumar |
Examination Committee(s) | Illangantileke, Sarath G. ;Gupta, Chandra P. |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Carl Duisberg-Gesellscnaft (CDG) Federal Republic of Germany |
Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1985 |