Investigation on the performance of LDDS using biomass-based wood shaving as the packing material
Current work emphasises the counter flow liquid desiccant dehumidification system (LDDS) that uses a novel fabricated packing frame filled with biomass-based wood shaving material which used Calcium chloride as liquid desiccant.
Sampath Suranjan Salins +3 more
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Efficient Removal of Copper and Cadmium from Contaminated Soil Utilizing Electrokinetic Process
Present manuscript demonstrates the efficient removal of copper and cadmium from contaminated soil utilizing electrokinetic process. The results of systematic bench-scale study on improved extraction of copper and cadmium shows the suitability of process
Muhammad Saleem
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Drying characteristics of ground and fermented cassava mash called "gari" (a carbohydrate and staple food in Nigeria) were studied. Several properties such as drying rate, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, and bulk density were investigated during the roasting of the mash.
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An atmospheric water harvester with fast and energy‐saving water removal and recovery
Moisture removal and water recovery from the air are vital for regulating indoor humidity and mitigating water scarcity. Most atmospheric water harvesters (AWH) focus primarily on increasing the moisture capture rate, but for it to be economical and ...
Jiayu Song +4 more
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Photosynthetic characteristics of cotton are enhanced by altering the timing of mulch film removal
Background The photosynthetic parameters of cotton plants may be modified by the timing of film removal during their growing period. This study was undertaken during 2015–2017 in Xinjiang, China, to determine to what extent the film mulching removal time,
Zhanqin ZHANG +4 more
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Enhancement of shelf life of Coriandrum sativum leaves using vacuum drying
A vacuum drying process was employed to deal with the moisture removal, Vitamin C content and total dietary fiber from coriander leaves (dhania). Box–Behnken design (BBD) and response surface methodology (RSM) were applied to evaluate and optimize the ...
K. Thirugnanasambandham, V. Sivakumar
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Extraction of lotus fibres from lotus stems under microwave irradiation [PDF]
An efficient technology for preparing lotus fibres under microwave irradiation was developed. The lotus fibres were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectrometry, X-ray diffraction and thermogravimetry.
Cheng Cheng +3 more
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Drying of Sisal Fiber: A Numerical Analysis by Finite-Volumes
Vegetable fibers have inspired studies in academia and industry, because of their good characteristics appropriated for many technological applications.
Jacqueline F. B. Diniz +11 more
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Experimental investigation of the processes of dehumidification of coniferous biomass
This work includes the results of experimental studies of the moisture removal processes in the temperature range from 333 K to 413 K from coniferous woods which are typical for many regions.
Bulba Elena, Ivanova Natalya
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Impact of process parameters on drying of dolomite ore by microwave energy
Microwave drying tests on dolomite ore were carried out in order to determine the effect of process parameters and optimum conditions. Dolomite ore, crushed under 2 mm particle size with water to bring the moisture content to about 5% was fed to the ...
Baran Tufan, Çağrı Çerik, Ebru Tufan
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