Rate of Constant Drying Period
The Rate of Constant Drying Period is the rate of drying that takes place for a given set of drying conditions in the constant rate period.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: Mass FluxUnit: kg/s/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dry Weight of Solid
The Dry Weight of Solid is the weight of dry solid present in the system in the drying mass transfer operation.
Symbol: WS
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Falling Rate Drying Time
The Falling rate drying time is the time taken for drying operation in the falling rate period.
Symbol: tf
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Critical Moisture Content
The Critical Moisture Content is the ratio of amount of moisture present in the solids at the transition of constant and falling rate period to that of the weight of dry solid.
Symbol: Xc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Equilibrium Moisture Content
The Equilibrium Moisture Content is defined as the ratio of the weight of moisture in equilibrium with the solid to the weight of dry solid.
Symbol: XEq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Drying Surface Area
The Drying Surface Area is the total area in the drying mass transfer operation i.e. exposed in contact with the drying medium.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period
The Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period is defined as the ratio of the weight of moisture to the weight of dry solid present after the completion of the drying process.
Symbol: Xf(Falling)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.