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Experimental studies and mathematical simulation of intermittent infrared and convective drying of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.)
摘要： Intermittent infrared and convective drying (IIRCD) is a novel drying method that can enhance energy efficiency and quality of dried product. The mechanism of drying using this method is not yet fully understood. Mathematical models that describe the drying process of IIRCD for agricultural crops do not exist. In this study, a physics based mathematical model was developed to understand the mechanism of drying sweet potato using IIRCD. The model was based on shrinkage dependent diffusivity and evaporation phenomenon. COMSOL Multiphysics finite element software was employed for the model simulation. The simulation results of moisture and temperature distribution were validated by experimental drying data. The results fitted closely with experimental data. Drying of sweet potato using IIRCD was found to be more efficient in terms of final product quality compared to convective hot-air drying method.
关键词： quality of dried products,COMSOL,Physics-based model,modelling and simulation
更新于2025-09-23 15:23:52
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Study of correlation between edge roughness and gas flow characteristics in laser beam fusion cutting
摘要： Fiber laser fusion cutting trials on AISI 304 stainless steel sheets of 10 mm thickness were performed with the aim to gain further insights into the striation formation process on cut edges. The study is based on a factorial Design-of-Experiment (DoE) approach with consideration of laser power, focal plane position, gas pressure, nozzle stand-off and nozzle diameter as control factors. Analyzed responses include the achievable cutting speed, the cut kerf geometry and the cut edge roughness. In addition, numerical simulations of the cutting gas flow were carried out for adapted kerf geometries and gas parameters. The evaluation of these results reveals strong correlations between experimental roughness values and the numerically computed rear-directed shear stress component within the transition zone between cutting front and cut edge surface. This finding supports the hypothesis that the particular characteristics of the boundary layer zone of the cutting gas flow affects the structure and roughness of cut edges.
关键词： Laser beam fusion cutting,edge roughness,modelling and simulation,gas flow characteristics,design-of-experiments
更新于2025-09-12 10:27:22