Study on Drying Characteristics of Microalgae under Different Conditions

Abstract:

To find out an alternative of coal saving, a kind of microalgae, Chlorella vulgaris (C. vulgaris) which is widespread in fresh water was studied by digital blast drying system. The effect of the moisture content, drying thickness and temperature on the drying process of C. vulgaris were investigated. The results indicated that when the drying temperature is high, the moisture content is low and the material thickness is small, the drying time is short. The drying process of C.vulgaris can be divided into two stages, and the mass loss is mainly occurred in the second stage . The results will provide guidance for design of drying process and dryer of microalgae.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 724-725)
• Pages: 296-299
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.724-725.296
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Chun Xiang Chen, Xiao Qian Ma, Xiao Cong Li, Wei Ping Qin
• Keywords: Drying, Microalgae, Moisture, Temperature, Thickness

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