Industrial and small-scale biomass dryers: an overview

Murugan, P. and Dhanushkodi, S. and Sudhakar, K. and Wilson, Vincent H. (2021) Industrial and small-scale biomass dryers: an overview. Energy Engineering, 118 (3). 435 -446. ISSN 0199-8595. (Published)

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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.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biomass dryer; sustainable energy; biomass; direct; indirect; drying time
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Faculty/Division:	Centre of Excellence: Automotive Engineering Centre Centre of Excellence: Automotive Engineering Centre Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2021 08:53
Last Modified:	28 Jul 2021 08:53
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/31719
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