Abstract:
The objective of this research is to simulate the behavior of a pneumatic conveying bagasse dryer. A study on the changes of variables-moisture content of bagasse, air humidity, temperature of air, temperature of bagasse, and velocity of bagasse in presented. The instruments diameter is 76.2 mm. The height is 6 m. The conditions for the experiment are moisture content of bagasse 50.9 to 52.8 % wet-basis, air humidity 0.018 to 0.019 kg (subscript vapor)/kg (subscript dry air) temperature of air 170℃ to 200℃, mass flow rate of air 0.02 to 0.05 kg(subscript dry air)/s, mass flow rate of bagasse 0.005 kg(subscript dry bagasse)/s. Results show that the appropriate equivalent diameter of bagasse for simulation is 1.57 mm.