Grain Drying: Theory and Practice

Grain Drying: Theory and Practice

Drying grain is necessary for proper storage, handling and processing; the methods used for drying grain have an important influence on quality and the overall economics of the process. This book provides all the tools needed for effective grain drying, inculding mathematical theory, tabulated data on the physical and thermal properties of grains, and more.

Table of Contents

General Concept of a Theory.

Concept of the Convective Grain Drying Theory.

Mathematical Theory of Drying Single Solid Bodies.

General Grain Drying Theory.

Particular Grain Drying Theories.

Thermophysical Properties of Grains and Oilseeds.

Resistance to Airflow Through Grains and Oilseeds.

Airflow Distributions in Grain Beds.

Drying Systems.

Index.