An Investigation on Drying Process in a Novel Configuration of Fluidized Bed.

Authors

Abdelsamed Rashid, Mechanical Power Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Monsoura University, Monsoura, Egypt
Ahmed Hegazi, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Mansoura, CO 35516, EgyptFollow
Farouk Okasha, Mechanical Power Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Monsoura University, Monsoura, Egypt

Corresponding Author

Rashid, Abdelsamed

Subject Area

Mechanical Power Engineering

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

This paper describes an experimental study on drying process in a novel configuration of fluidized bed, namely jetting fountain fluidized bed, and in conventional fluidized bed as well. The experiments have been carried out using a fluidized bed of 105 mm inner diameter. Fenugreek seeds have been used as bed materials to be dried. The influences of different parameters on drying process have been investigated. Those include bed temperature, air fluidization velocity, and jet air ratio and jet height. The experimental results demonstrate that the drying rate increases with the increase in jet air ratio and inlet air temperature. Jetting fountain configuration enables greater drying rates compared to conventional operation.

Keywords

Fluidized Bed; Drying; Fenugreek seeds

Recommended Citation

Rashid, Abdelsamed; Hegazi, Ahmed; and Okasha, Farouk (2021) "An Investigation on Drying Process in a Novel Configuration of Fluidized Bed.," Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 40 : Iss. 5 , Article 13.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.21608/bfemu.2020.96282