This study aimed to make estimation model of metabolizable energy (ME) broiler chicken ration and feedstuffs based on proximate analysis gross (GE). The used multiple simple linear regression with in vivo data approach. A total 34 starter commercial data, 33 finisher 17 experimental 14 corn 8 palm kernel cake (PKC) from Center for Quality Testing Feed Certification Laboratory other research whi...

This research aims to develop the design of vertical bed dryer which could dry corn kernel. The characteristics has been investigated. consists three chambers each in order facilitate inlet hot air stream, kernel chamber, and outlet wet air. Each chamber was separated by perforated plate steel. Air flew a blower heated 2 x 350 heaters. parameter was: (a) drying temperature, varied 50-60 oC, (b)...

The drying behavior of green peas is investigated in a pilot scaled Fluidized Bed Dryer (FBD) with inert particles assisted by an Infra Red (IR) heat source. The variation of shrinkage and moisture diffusivity with temperature and moisture content were investigated. The experimental drying curves were adjusted to the diffusion model of Fick’s law for spherical particles. The result was that...

Time domain reflectometry (TDR) is a prospective measurement technology for moisture content of sewage sludge composting material; however, a significant dependence upon temperature has been observed. The objective of this study was to assess the impacts of temperature upon moisture content measurement and determine if TDR could be used to monitor moisture content in sewage sludge compost acros...

In jaggery making furnaces, sugarcane bagasse is used as fuel. Moisture content of bagasse affects its calorific value. So burning of bagasse at suitable level of moisture is essential from the viewpoint of furnace performance. Moisture content can also be used for indirect calculation of fibre content in sugarcane. Normally gravimetric method is used for moisture content determination, which i...

Forest canopy moisture content is an important factor in determining forest fire risk and forest fire behaviour. In Dargon 2 project, to develop a suitable regional early warning technique to predict forest fire risk, a Normal Difference Water Index (NDWI), which has been calculated by using the reflectance of SWIR and NIR band of HJ-1B IRS, has been used to retrieve forest canopy moisture cont...

Moisture content and water activity are key parameters in predicting the stability of low moisture content products. However, conventional methods for moisture content and water activity determination (e.g., loss on drying method, ‎Karl Fischer titration, dew point method) are time consuming, demand specialized equipment and are not amenable to online processing. For this reason they are typica...

Solar thermal systems are generally utilized for providing sustainable and environmentally friendly energy that can be used in different applications. In the present study, a temperature-controlled fluidized bed solar drying system along with flat plate zigzag fins has been designed, manufactured, experimentally tested. first step, behavior of designed air collectors numerically modeled. next s...

Sphagnum (spp.) is widely distributed in permafrost regions around the arctic and subarctic. The moisture content of the moss layer affects the thermal insulative capacity and preservation of permafrost. It also controls the growth and collapse history of palsas and other peat mounds, and is relevant, in general terms, to permafrost thaw (therrnokarst). In this study, we test and calibrate seve...

Contemporary engineering design practices in the United States require information on the strength of lumber for moisture contents as low as 4 percent. Efficient design of experimental studies on lumber properties at low moisture contents requires a better understanding of the basic mechanisms controlling moisture-property relationships. Studies were conducted on the effect of moisture content ...