Development and Performance Evaluation of a Batch-Type Waste Fired Dryer for Cocoa

Mohammed, Afnan and Binny, Albin and Meharin, Aysha and Lal, Mariya and Rajesh G. K., . and Shahama K., . and Anjaly M. G., . (2023) Development and Performance Evaluation of a Batch-Type Waste Fired Dryer for Cocoa. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 42 (33). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2457-1024

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i334221

Abstract

The project work depicts the development and performance evaluation of a batch-type waste-fired dryer for cocoa. Drying is an important step in the postharvest processing of cocoa beans. A batch-type waste-fired dryer was developed and its evaluation was conducted at three different temperaturesviz., 50℃, 60℃ and 70℃. The capacity of the dryer was found to be 12 kg. The optimization of drying temperature was done based on the physico-chemical quality of the dried cocoa beans i.e. free fatty content. Based on the results, it was understood that the cocoa beans dried at 50°C were found to be superior among the other treatments. The combustion efficiency and energy requirement of the dryer were found to be 24.61% and 83.68 MJ respectively.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Science Global Plos > Multidisciplinary
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email support@science.globalplos.com
Date Deposited:	03 Oct 2023 05:03
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2023 05:03
URI:	http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/1608

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