An Experimental Study of the Drying Mechanism of Olive Cake
Articles > Article · 2007
Authors: Hüseyin GÜNERHAN
Energy Exploration & Exploitation, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, WoS, 2007, vol 25, pp 261-271
DOI: 10.1260/014459807783129912
Summary
In this study, an investigation on olive cake as on alternative fuel and effect of drying air temperature and drying air velocity is conducted. In many developing countries olive cake is considered as a biomass and can be used in very large amounts at very low cost. The effect of drying air temperature and air velocity at constant humidity conditions was studied. A process for drying of olive cake in a fluidized bed dryer is proposed. Results of these experiments of the olive cake indicated that olive cake has an excellent potential to be a renewable source of energy and suitable material for these types of dryers.