Drying Phenomena - Theory and Applications (gnv64)

Drying Phenomena: Theory and Applications
by Ibrahim Dincer, Calin Zamfirescu
Wiley | January 2016 | ISBN-10: 1119975867 | 512 pages | PDF | 18.6 mb
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Comprehensively covers conventional and novel drying systems and applications, while keeping a focus on the fundamentals of drying phenomena.
- Presents detailed thermodynamic and heat/mass transfer analyses in a reader-friendly and easy-to-follow approach
- Includes case studies, illustrative examples and problems
- Presents experimental and computational approaches
- Includes comprehensive information identifying the roles of flow and heat transfer mechanisms on the drying phenomena
- Considers industrial applications, corresponding criterion, complications, prospects, etc.
- Discusses novel drying technologies, the corresponding research platforms and potential solutions

CONTENTS
Preface xi
Nomenclature xv
1 Fundamental Aspects 1
2 Basics of Drying 67
3 Drying Processes and Systems 99
4 Energy and Exergy Analyses of Drying Processes and Systems 153
5 Heat and Moisture Transfer 189
6 Numerical Heat and Moisture Transfer 237
7 Drying Parameters and Correlations 295
8 Exergoeconomic and Exergoenvironmental Analyses of Drying Processes and Systems 323
9 Optimization of Drying Processes and Systems 349
10 Sustainability and Environmental Impact Assessment of Drying Systems 381
11 Novel Drying Systems and Applications 433
References 452
Appendix A: Conversion Factors 455
Appendix B: Thermophysical Properties of Water 457
Appendix C: Thermophysical Properties of Some Foods and Solid Materials 461
Appendix D: Psychometric Properties of Humid Air 463
Index 469