Evaluation of Spray Drying Behavior by Model Simulation

Abstract:

This works presents a steady state behavior modeling and simulation study of spray dryer operational parameters and their influence on final product. Experimental data of skim milk drying was used to validate the simulator. However, the model is general and can be used for other materials of known properties. Changing sorption isotherm equation and adjusting specific heat capacity of solids, required quality specifications can be estimated by the simulator to any product, which can also determine the best operational parameters of the dryer.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 798)
• Pages: 175-179
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.798.175
• Online since: October 2015
• Authors: Diego Henrique de Souza Chaves*, Marco Aurélio de Souza Birchal, Viviane Santos Birchal
• Keywords: Drying Simulation, Spray Dryer Modeling, Spray Drying

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