Drying Homogeneity of Grass Mixture Components in a Rotary Drum

• Published in: Drying technology Vol. 30; no. 16; pp. 1931 - 1935
• Main Authors: Osorno, Fernando Lozano, Hensel, Oliver
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Taylor & Francis Group 15.12.2012; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Drying agents; Drying homogeneity; Grass drying; Grasses; Leaves and stems drying; Moisture content; Rotary drum dryer; Temperature

A test of drying homogeneity of a mixture of white clover and ryegrass dried in a rotary drum was performed. The tests were conducted at 40, 60, and 80°C with drum speeds of 15, 20, and 30 rpm; flat and square flights were used, and the amount of material was 10% of the drum volume. The size of the...