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What is the objective of the study mentioned in the text?
To study the rates of drying of a wet solid in a tray dryer under constant temperature and humidity conditions
In terms of moisture content, how is the moisture content (X) of a wet solid measured?
In terms of the weight of moisture per unit weight of dry material
What does the negative value of (-dX/dt) represent in the context of drying?
Rate of decrease in moisture content with time
What is identified by studying the typical constant rate – falling rate pattern of drying?
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Based on Figure 2.1, what does point D represent?
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What does a plot of the rate of drying (-dX/dt) vs the moisture content X show?
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What is the value of y in the drying equation Rc = K.Vy?
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What does the point C represent in the drying process?
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What is the significance of point E in the drying process?
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In the layout of the apparatus, what is positioned inside the duct A?
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Which equipment measures the velocity of the air leaving the duct?
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What is one of the safety cautions mentioned for the experimental procedure?
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What does Xc represent in the context of drying of solids?
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Which term is used to describe the value of y in the drying equation Rc = K.Vy?
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In the experimental rig, what does the aspirated psychrometer measure?
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What kind of sand sample is required for the experiment?
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