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Industrial and Small-Scale Biomass Dryers: An Overview

P. Murugan1, S. Dhanushkodi2,*, K. Sudhakar3,4,*, Vincent H. Wilson5

1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Anne’s College of Engineering and Technology (Affiliated to Anna University), Tamilnadu, 607106, India
2 School of Engineering and Technology, PRIST University, Puducherry, 605007, India
3 Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Pahang, 26600, Malaysia
4 Automotive Engineering Centre, University Malaysia Pahang, Pahang, 26600, Malaysia
5 Department of Technology Management, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, 632014, India

* Corresponding Author: S. Dhanushkodi. Email: ; K. Sudhakar. Email: email

Energy Engineering 2021, 118(3), 435-446. https://doi.org/10.32604/EE.2021.013491

Abstract

The quality of the drying process depends mainly on the efficient use of thermal energy. Sustainable systems based on solar energy takes a leading role in the drying of agro-products because of low operating cost. However, they are limited in use during off–sun periods. Biomass dryer is one of the simplest ways of drying because of its potential to dry products regardless of time and climate conditions. The other benefit is that crop residues could be used as fuel in these systems. However, the major limitation of the dryer is unequal drying because of poor airflow distribution in the drying medium, which can be improved by integrating some design changes in the dryer. This review analyses the two types of biomass dryers: industrial biomass dryers and small biomass dryers for food product, along with their efficiency. Further, studies on technical, sustainability and economic aspects are expected to provide a greater understanding of biomass drying.

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Murugan, P., Dhanushkodi, S., Sudhakar, K., Wilson, V. H. (2021). Industrial and Small-Scale Biomass Dryers: An Overview. Energy Engineering, 118(3), 435–446.

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