4th International Symposium On Biotechnology (2026), [pp. 723-730]
AUTHOR(S) / AUTOR(I): Aleksandr D. Lukianov 
, Marko M. Petkovic , Aleksandr N. Juravlev , Denis S. Malevashkin
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/SBT26.723L
ABSTRACT / SAŽETAK:
This study examines model convective drying at constant temperatures using varying air outlet flows. Using a laboratory dehydrator equipped with telemetry, researchers achieved instrumental flow estimates and monitored moisture removal rates with under 10% error. Internal flow circulation coefficients were found to range from 10.2 to 5.97 for flows of 0.0031 and 0.0053 m3s-1, respectively. Ultimately, the results demonstrate that controlling the circulation coefficient can effectively optimize energy consumption during the drying process.
KEYWORDS / KLJUČNE REČI:
dehydrator, mathematical modeling, air circulation, energy efficieicy, convective drying
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