Singh, Heldman: Introduction to Food Engineering, 5th Editionth Edition

Chapter 12. Dehydration

Calculator—Example 12.1 Predict Water Activity and Moisture Content of a Product in Two Different Environments

Calculator—Example 12.2 Predict the Time when the Falling-Rate Drying Period Begins

Animation—Figure 12.4 Schematic illustration of a cabinet-type tray drier.

Animation—Figure 12.5 Cabinet dryer with vacuum.

Animation—Figure 12.6 Schematic illustration of a concurrent-flow tunnel dryer.

Animation—Figure 12.7 Schematic illustration of a countercurrent-flow tunnel dryer.

Animation—Figure 12.8 Schematic illustration of a fluidized-bed dryer.

Animation—Figure 12.9 Schematic illustration of a spray-drying system.

Calculator—Example 12.6 Predict Falling-Rate Drying Time of a Noodle

Calculator—Example 12.8 Predict the Drying Time for Coffee Concentrate

Virtual Experiment—Sorption Phenomena in Foods — Determining Sorption Isotherms of Corn