FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY ANALYSIS OF DRYERS Introduction Energy in Industrial Drying Fundamentals of Dryer Energy Usage Setting Targets for Energy Reduction Classification of Energy Reduction Methods Case Study Conclusions
MECHANICAL SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATION PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES Introduction and Overview Density Separation Processes Filtration Enhancement of Separation Processes by Additional Electric or Magnetic Forces Mechanical/Thermal Hybrid Processes Important Aspects of Efficient Solid-Liquid Separation Processes Conclusions
ENERGY CONSIDERATIONS IS OSMOTIC DEHYDRATION Scope Introduction Mass Transfer Kinetics Modeling of Osmotic Dehydration Osmotic Dehydration - Two Major Issues Conclusions
HEAT PUMP ASSISTED DRYING TECHNOLOGY - OVERVIEW WITH FOCUS ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND PRODUCT QUALITY Introduction Heat Pump Drying System - Fundamentals Various Configurations/Layout of a HPD Heat Pumps - Diverse Options and Advances Miscellaneous Heat Pump Drying Systems Applications of Heat Pump Drying Sizing of Heat Pump Dryer Components Future Research and Development Needs in Heat Pump Drying
ZEOLITES FOR REDUCING DRYING ENERGY USAGE Introduction Zeolite as an Adsorption Material Using Zeolites in Drying Systems Energy Efficiency and Heat Recovery Realization of Adsorption Dryer Systems Cases Economic Considerations Perspectives
SOLAR DRYING Introduction Solar Radiation Solar Air Heaters Design and Function of Solar Dryers Solar Drying Kinetics Control Strategies for Solar Dryers Economic Feasibility of Solar Drying Conclusions and Outlook
ENERGY ISSUES OF DRYING AND HEAT TREATMENT FOR SOLID WOOD AND OTHER BIOMASS SOURCES Introduction Wood and Biomass as a Source of Renewable Material and Energy Energy Consumption and Energy Savings in the Drying of Solid Wood Preconditioning of Biomass as a Source of Energy: Drying and Heat Treatment Conclusions
EFFICIENT SLUDGE THERMAL PROCESSING: FROM DYING TO THERMAL VALORIZATION Introduction to the Sludge Context Sludge Drying Technologies Energy Efficiency of Sludge Drying Processes Thermal Valorization of Sewage Sludge Energy Efficiency of Thermal Valorization Routes Conclusions
