Energy Efficiency of Multi-Stage Adsorption Drying for Low-Temperature Drying
| Main Authors: | Djaeni, M, Bartels, PV, Sanders, JPM, van Straten, G, van Boxtel, AJB |
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| Format: | Article PeerReviewed |
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Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
, 2009
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| Online Access: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07373930802715682 http://eprints.undip.ac.id/36372/ |
Daftar Isi:
- This work discusses the evaluation of multi-stage adsorption dryers with air dehumidification by zeolite and alumina pillared clay. In a multi-stage dryer, product is dried in succeeding stages while air leaving a stage is fed to the next stage after dehumidification by an adsorbent. Energy efficiency of the drying system is evaluated for low-temperature drying (10–50C) and compared with conventional condenser drying. Results showed that the efficiency of the multi-stage adsorption dryers increases with the number of stages. For low drying temperatures, zeolite is most favorable; for drying temperatures 40–50C, alumina pillared clay needs less cooling and deserves preference. Keywords Adsorption; Alumina pillared clay; Condensation drying; Energy efficiency; Multi-stage drying; Zeolite