Transport phenomena, thermodynamic analyses, and mathematical modelling of okra convective cabinet-tray drying at different drying conditions

• Published in: Engineering and Applied Science Research (EASR) Vol. 48; no. 5; pp. 637 - 656
• Main Authors: Samuel Enahoro Agarry, Funmilayo Nihinola Osuolale, Oluseye Omotoso Agbede, Ayobami Olu Ajani, Tinuade Joolade Afolabi, Oladipupo Olaosebikan Ogunleye, Felix Ajuebor, Chiedu Ngozi Owabor
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Khon Kaen University 01.07.2021
• Subjects: bi-g model; drying conditions; energy and exergy analyses; moisture diffusivity; multiple linear regression model; okra drying

Okra is a vegetable that is highly consumed for its nutritive and health benefits. Due to its highly perishable nature, it is often subjected to hot air drying to increase the shelf-life. Hence, the drying kinetics, moisture diffusivity, heat and mass transfer coefficient, total and specific energy...