Drying Technology; New drying technology study results from Lulea University of Technology described

According to recent research published in the journal Drying Technology, "A finite element model was developed to describe and explain microwave heating of wood and the following moisture redistribution in wood. Dielectric and thermal properties are of great importance, since they are continuously affected during the process by moisture content, density, grain direction, temperature, and more." "Computer tomography was used to detect wood density and moisture content. Heat distribution was verified by fiber-optic temperature sensors. The tests were performed in a designed microwave dryer based on 1-kW generators, 2.45GHz," wrote L. Hansson and colleagues, Lulea University of Technology. The researchers concluded: "The results show that finite element modeling is a powerful tool to simulate heat and mass transfer in wood, providing the material is well described." Hansson and colleagues published their study in Drying Technology (Modeling microwave heating and moisture redistribution in wood. Drying Technology, 2008;26(5):552-559). For additional information, contact L. Antti, Lulea University of Technology, Division Wood Technology, S-197187 Lulea, Sweden. The publisher's contact information for the journal Drying Technology is: Taylor & Francis Inc., 325 Chestnut St., Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. Keywords: Computers, Drying Technology, Electronics, Microwaves, Technology. This article was prepared by Computer Technology Journal editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2008, Computer Technology Journal via VerticalNews.com.
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Food Engineering; Researchers from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Detail Findings in Food Engineering
2013 JAN 31 (VerticalNews) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food & Farm Week -- Researchers detail new data in Food Engineering. According to news reporting originating from Tokyo, Japan, by VerticalNews correspondents, research stated, "With considering the continuous rotation of the turntable during microwave heating, a threedimensional computer model based on FEM was successfully developed to predict timedependent temperatures distributions of food sample. The slide interface between rotating and stationary part were specially assigned and treated, as the disconnections of the nodes occur during rotating which may cause the electromagnetic analysis result in error." Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, "On this basis, temperature was estimated by coupling electromagnetic and heat transfer analysis, whereas the node coordinate and dielectric properties of sample were updated with time steps, and the heat generations were renewed according to these parameters. To approximate the rotation and simulate the temperature, different methods were proposed and discussed in view of sample's shape and dielectric properties." According to the news editors, the research concluded: "These methods were then respectively optimized to achieve the minimum computational time and were experimentally validated by comparing with temperature distributions captured by an infrared thermal camera." For more information on this research see: A finite element model for simulating temperature distributions in rotating food during microwave heating. Journal of Food Engineering, 2013;115(1):49-62. Journal of Food Engineering can be contacted at: Elsevier Sci Ltd, The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1GB, Oxon, England. (Elsevier - www.elsevier.com; Journal of Food Engineering www.elsevier.com/wps/product/cws_home/405862) The news editors report that additional information may be obtained by contacting S.X. Liu, Tokyo University of Marine Science & Technology, Dept. of Food Sci & Technol, Minato Ku, Tokyo 1088477, Japan. Keywords for this news article include: Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Food Engineering Our reports deliver fact-based news of research and discoveries from around the world. Copyright 2013, NewsRx LLC Copyright 2013, Food & Farm Week via NewsRx.com

Food engineering; researchers from tokyo university of marine science and technology detail findings in food engineering. (2013). Food & Farm Week, , 253. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1272155249?accountid=146034