METHODS FOR PROCESSING EXPERIMENTAL DRYING KINETICS DATA
- 31 January 2001
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Drying Technology
- Vol. 19 (1), 15-34
- https://doi.org/10.1081/drt-100001350
Abstract
This paper provides a review of methods for processing the data obtained from drying kinetics rigs and pilot-plant trials. Different methods for fitting and smoothing drying curves are compared, aiming to generate curves that are usable in industrial design without losing vital information by oversmoothing. Generally, plots of drying rate need more smoothing than moisture content data. Special care is needed at low drying rates and moisture contents. It is shown that some popular methods of processing data, including use of smoothing programs or fitting to equations, may generate drying curves which are seriously in error. Recommendations are made for reliable methods of processing data; cubic splines have been found to be effective for moisture–time curves. It is important to retain the original raw experimental data as a cross-check, as smoothing can conceal valuable information.Keywords
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