Modeling, simulation, and optimization of a microalgae biomass drying process

• Published in: International journal of energy research Vol. 43; no. 8; pp. 3421 - 3435
• Main Authors: Disconzi, Fernanda P., Balmant, Wellington, Vargas, Jose Viriato Coelho, Peixoto, Pedro H.R., Taher, Dhyogo M., Mariano, Andre B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bognor Regis John Wiley & Sons, Inc 25.06.2019
• Subjects: Air flow; Air masses; Air temperature; Algae; Biomass; Computer simulation; Convection; Design optimization; Differential equations; Drying; Drying ovens; drying process; Electric contacts; Empirical analysis; Energy; Energy balance; Energy conservation; Energy consumption; Experiments; Flow rates; Heat transfer; Heat transfer coefficients; Humidity; Mass flow rate; Mass transfer; mass transfer correlation; mathematical model; Mathematical models; Mathematics; Microalgae; microalgae biomass; Objective function; Ordinary differential equations; Phytoplankton; Profiles; Qualitative analysis; Temperature effects; Temperature profile; Temperature profiles; Thermal energy

Summary The aim of the present work was to develop a transient mathematical model focused on microalgae biomass drying, considering two phases: solid (wet biomass) and gas (drying air). Mass and thermal energy balances were written for each phase producing a system of ordinary differential equations...