Heat and Mass Transfer in Drying of Porous Media

Heat and Mass Transfer in Drying of Porous Media is a comprehensive review of heat and mass transfer phenomena and mechanisms in drying of porous materials, including pore-scale and macro-scale models, various drying technologies, and drying dynamics of fibrous, colloidal, and size-distributed particle systems. It provides guidelines for mathematical modeling and design and optimization of drying of porous materials.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drying of Porous Media: A Comprehensive Review of Heat and Mass Transfer Phenomena

Drying of porous materials is a complex process involving heat and mass transfer phenomena. This comprehensive review delves into the intricate mechanisms and models at play, encompassing pore-scale and macro-scale approaches. It explores a wide range of drying technologies, including vacuum, hot air, and microwave drying, and sheds light on the drying dynamics of fibrous porous materials, colloidal porous media, and size-distributed particle systems.

The book offers valuable guidance for mathematical modeling and design in drying of porous materials. It provides insights into optimizing drying processes, considering factors such as temperature, humidity, and airflow. This reference serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and engineers engaged in drying technology, food processes, applied energy, mechanical, and chemical engineering.

By comprehensively examining heat and mass transfer in drying of porous media, this book contributes to advancing our understanding of this critical process and its applications in various industries.

Weight: 413g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367779399