Drying Process in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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What is the term for the moisture content that is more difficult to remove in practice?

Bound moisture content

At what relative humidity (RH) is the air considered saturated?

100%

What does a psychrometer measure?

Humidity

How is the relative humidity (RH) affected when the temperature is raised?

<p>RH falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the total moisture content of a solid consist of?

<p>Free moisture content plus equilibrium moisture content</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of drying as mentioned in the text?

<p>The removal of all or most of the liquid by supplying latent heat to cause thermal vaporization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge in drying processes according to the text?

<p>Minimizing thermal degradation during drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total moisture content of a wet solid expressed as?

<p>Kg of moisture associated with 1 kg of the wet solid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to render residual moisture low enough during drying?

<p>To prevent product deterioration and ensure free-flowing properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best approach to minimize thermal degradation during drying?

<p>Controlling temperature and time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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