期刊
DRYING TECHNOLOGY
卷 36, 期 4, 页码 491-507出版社
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2017.1409232
关键词
Dryer simulation; dryer-optimized design; energy efficiency; exergy efficiency; grain dryers; spatial and temporal thermodynamic profiles
资金
- IETEC
- CNPq
- UFV
We devised a novel methodology for optimizing cereal grain dryers grounded on the transient spatial-temporal first and second laws of thermodynamics and associated balance equations. Model equations were solved using a special time-adaptive radial basis function. Comprehensive sensitivity tests show the quantitative effects of initial moisture content, air velocity, and drying air temperature on the temporal profiles of outlet air temperature and moisture content and temporally integrated energy and exergy efficiencies. Drying temperature is the most efficacious parameter in the drying range of 50-90 degrees C. Finally, selected examples show optimized dryer operation points under unrestrained and restrained conditions. Second law efficiency is well suited for expressing drying performance, portraying time, noble energy expenditure, and intrinsic sustainability. Three decision tables, based on simulation results, can be used to define dryer design under normal technical choice. First law efficiency and the specific moisture extraction rate are concepts more adequate for designing in-bin low-temperature dryers. Second law efficiency is indicated when exergy recuperation is at stake: higher drying temperatures, shorter drying times, recirculation drying, and other processes.
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