ADVANCED DRYING TECHNOLOGIES

 

 

TADEUSZ KUDRA

CANMET-EDRL, Varennes, Quebec, Canada, and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

ARUN S. MUJUMDAR

National University of Singapore, and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

October 2001 / 472 pp. illus. / ISBN: 0—8247—9618—7 / $175.00

When ordering, use code PA090130

 

Presenting the most recent breakthroughs in thermal dehydration, drying, and dewatering, this unique reference emphasizes emerging equipment, innovative techniques, and cost-effective strategies for a variety of industrial and agricultural applications. 

 

Offers classification and selection criteria for new and advanced drying systems and compares conventional dryers to novel technologies including modified fluid bed, superheated steam, and impinging stream dryers!

 

Fueled by the energy crisis, consumer demand for improved quality products, and environmental considerations, Advanced Drying Technologies addresses

 

·        New and emerging drying technologies for a variety of products

·        Hybrid and multistage drying systems

·        Superheated steam drying for low energy consumption and minimal environmental impact

·        Contemporary drying methods developed through technology-push and market-pull

·        Guidelines for dryer selection

·        Pre- and post-drying operations for industrial dryers

·        And more!

 

 

CONTENTS

 

·        General Discussion: Conventional and Novel Drying Concepts

·        Selected Advanced Drying Technologies

·        Selected Techniques for Drying and DewateringH

·        Hybrid Drying Technologies

·        Other Techniques