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Simulation Analysis of 3-D Airflow and Temperature Uniformity of Paddy in a Laboratory Drying Oven
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Simulation Analysis of 3-D Airflow and Temperature Uniformity of Paddy in a Laboratory Drying Oven

Changzhi Wang, Yongsheng Pei, Zhongqiu Mu, Lin Fan, Jian Kong, Guizhong Tian, Shiyuan Miao, Xiangyi Meng and Hai Qiu
Foods, Vol.13(21), 3466
2024
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Abstract

paddy multi-physics field simulation airflow distribution drying uniformity convection drying
This study analyzed the effects of airflow characteristics on the temperature distribution and drying uniformity of paddy during convective drying. Simulations of the drying process with varying airflow inlet and outlet positions were conducted using COMSOL Multiphysics 6.1 software. The determination coefficient ( R 2 ) between the simulated data and experimental values of Sample1 (S1), Sample2 (S2), and Sample3 (S3) was calculated, and its average values were 0.964, 0.963, 0.963, and 0.967, respectively. This study demonstrates that the airflow direction and outlet location have a significant impact on the temperature uniformity of the paddy. The vortex structure generated by the obstruction of the sidewalls and paddy influences both the airflow and temperature distribution within the drying chamber. When the outlet was on the left side and the inlet airflow was in a vertical orientation (VO), the temperature distribution of the paddy exhibited higher temperatures in the edge regions and lower temperatures in the center, with a maximum temperature difference of around 16 °C. The time required for the temperature to reach equilibrium with the outlet positioned on the left was 28.6% shorter than with the outlets positioned in the center or on both sides. Moreover, the temperature uniformity of the three paddy samples was better under this condition. The developed model accurately reflected the paddy drying process. It could also be used to analyze the optimal heating uniformity, providing a technical basis for the design of grain dryers.

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