Drying

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What is wet-bulb temperature a measure of?

Temperature differential between air and liquid

Rate of evaporation

Overall rate of heat transfer

Equilibrium of heat transfer between air and liquid (correct)

How is dry-bulb temperature measured?

By measuring the rate of evaporation

By a thermometer with its bulb covered by a wick saturated with water

By an ordinary thermometer (correct)

By calculating the temperature differential

What is the driving force for heat transfer according to the text?

Diffusion of water through the material

Rate of evaporation

Equilibrium of heat transfer

Temperature differential (correct)

In the context of drying, what does mass transfer involve?

Diffusion of water through the material Signup and view all the answers

What does wet-bulb temperature represent in drying operations?

Equilibrium of heat transfer between air and liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of evaporation related to in the context of drying?

Overall rate of heat transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is loss on drying (LOD) calculated as?

Percentage of water in the sample compared to wet sample weight Signup and view all the answers

How is moisture content typically determined?

On a dry-weight basis Signup and view all the answers

What is segment AB in Figures A and B representing?

Initial adjustment period Signup and view all the answers

Which factor speeds up the rate of drying according to the text?

Increasing humidity differential Signup and view all the answers

How is the moisture content of a solid represented?

Percentage of dry solid weight Signup and view all the answers

What does the moisture balance include for determining %LOD?

Heat source Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for utilizing spray drying in pharmaceuticals?

To maintain the spherical shape of the particles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of product is formed if the shell in spray-dried material is nonelastic or impermeable?

Ruptured hollow spheres Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of chilling spray (congealing) in pharmaceuticals?

To enhance taste masking in formulations Signup and view all the answers

How does the drying process impact the shape of pharmaceutical products?

It changes their physical form Signup and view all the answers

In spray-dried material, what leads to the production of spheres with buds?

Nonelastic shell Signup and view all the answers

Why do spherical particles dried by spray drying flow better than those dried by conventional methods?

As a result of improved size and shape uniformity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of a fluidized bed dryer?

High drying rate due to efficient heat and mass transfer Signup and view all the answers

In fluidized bed systems, why are the resultant granules neither wet nor completely dried?

To prevent cracking Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials can be handled by spray dryers?

Fluid materials such as solutions, slurries, and thin pastes Signup and view all the answers

Why is the drying rate faster in tunnel-dryers compared to fluidized-bed dryers?

Continuous exposure to air Signup and view all the answers

What happens when liquid droplets contact the hot gas in spray dryers?

Fast evaporation of surface liquid forming solid shell Signup and view all the answers

Why are pneumatic systems suitable for handling fluid materials in drying processes?

To enable feeding fine droplets of fluid into the hot gas stream Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the primary drying stage in the drying process?

To remove unbound water Signup and view all the answers

How does microwave drying differ from conventional means of drying?

It converts microwave energy into internal heat within the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the secondary drying stage in the drying process?

To remove bound water or traces of water left after primary drying Signup and view all the answers

How does moisture move to the surface during microwave drying?

As a vapor Signup and view all the answers

Why does microwave drying permit rapid heat transfer throughout the material?

By converting microwave energy into internal heat within the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the secondary drying stage in the drying process?

To remove bound water or traces of water left after primary drying Signup and view all the answers

How does the moisture removal process in microwave drying differ from conventional means of drying?

By converting microwave energy into internal heat through interaction with the material Signup and view all the answers

Why is the movement of moisture to the surface extremely rapid in microwave drying?

As a result of mobilizing moisture as a vapor Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of applying microwave energy in the drying process rather than external heat?

To permit extremely rapid heat transfer throughout the material Signup and view all the answers

Why does microwave drying lead to rapid heat transfer throughout the material?

By converting microwave energy into internal heat by interacting with the material Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of using desiccants during secondary drying?

Carrying out secondary drying without raising the temperature further Signup and view all the answers

In microwave drying, what leads to the movement of moisture as a vapor rather than a liquid?

Microwave energy interacting with the material itself Signup and view all the answers

What effect does utilizing microwaves for drying have on heat transfer compared to conventional means?

Extremely rapid heat transfer throughout the material Signup and view all the answers

How does microwave drying promote rapid drying compared to conventional methods?

'It mobilizes moisture as vapor without waiting for slow diffusion.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of using desiccants during secondary drying in the context of removing moisture?

Removing bound water or any remaining traces effectively Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drying Process Overview

Drying involves heat and mass transfer operations to remove moisture from materials.
Heat is needed to provide latent heat for moisture vaporization.
Mass transfer describes the diffusion of water through the material to its surface and then into the air.

Important Temperature Concepts

Wet-bulb temperature indicates the balance of heat transfer between air and liquid, represented by a thermometer covered with a water-saturated wick.
Dry-bulb temperature measures the actual air temperature using a standard thermometer.

Rate of Evaporation

The rate of evaporation is directly proportional to the heat transfer:
- Formula: ( \frac{dW}{d\Theta} = \frac{q}{\lambda} )
- ( dW/d\Theta ): rate of evaporation
- ( q ): overall heat transfer rate
- ( \lambda ): latent heat of vaporization.

Rate of Diffusion

The rate of moisture diffusion into the air is expressed as:
- Formula: ( \frac{dW}{d\Theta} = k A(H_s - H_g) )
- ( k ): mass transfer coefficient
- ( A ): area of evaporating surface
- ( H_s ) and ( H_g ): humidity values.

Factors Affecting Drying Rate

Initial adjustments equalize heat and mass transfer rates.
Heat transfer methods include convection, radiation, and conduction.
Drying can be accelerated by:
- Increasing air flow and inlet air temperature for better convection.
- Enhancing radiation and conduction by reducing material thickness and maximizing surface area.

Drying Rate Stages

B: Constant moisture film on surface maintains temperature stability.
C: Critical moisture content reached, dry spots appear; evaporation matches diffusion.
C-D: First falling rate period, drying rate decreases as more dry spots emerge.
D: Complete evaporation of surface film; drying predominantly relies on diffusion.
D-E: Second falling rate period, where the drying rate falls rapidly.
E: Equilibrium moisture level reached; drying rate becomes zero, indicating optimal stopping point.

Classification of Solids by Drying Behavior

Crystalline solids have water in accessible pores, enabling easier drying.
Amorphous solids trap moisture in molecular structures, making them harder to dry.

Fluidized-Bed Drying Systems

Solids are suspended in gas streams, mimicking liquid behavior for efficient drying.
This technique ensures uniform conditions for temperature, composition, and particle size distribution.
Granules are kept partially moist to prevent cracking.

Advantages of Fluidized-Bed Dryers

High drying rates achieved through effective heat and mass transfer.
Consistent drying rate as all particle surfaces receive uniform heat.
Produces spherical, free-flowing particles, minimizing aggregation and color migration.

Pneumatic Drying Systems

Spray dryers handle fluid materials like solutions and thin pastes.
Liquid droplets are fed into hot gas streams; quick evaporation forms a solid shell.
The diffusion rate of liquid is slower than the rate of heat transfer.

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Learn about wet-bulb temperature, which is the equilibrium temperature between air and liquid during the drying process. Understand how heat is transferred between air and liquid based on temperature differences. Discover how the difference in vapor pressure affects the evaporation rate of liquid materials in the drying process.