Modelling of sand drying process in a sheet/hallow glass plant
Date
2020
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U. P.
Abstract
The sand drying process in a sheet/hallow glass plant has been modelled under steady state and unsteady state conditions. A model equation was developed for a differential length of the cylindrical drum dryer based on reasonable theoretical assumptions and solved under steady state and unsteady state conditions subject to the applicable boundary conditions. The model predicted the actual length of the drum dryer to an accuracy of 98.7% (1.3% deviation) and the diameter of the drum dryer to an accuracy of 98.3% (1.7% deviation). This model can be used for design, simulation and control of drum dryers for sand drying in a sheet/hallow glass plant
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A research article with figures and tables
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Modelling, drying, sand, glass, steady state, unsteady state, Department of Chemical Engineering
Citation
Uzondu, F. N. & Osoka, E. C. (2010). Modelling of sand drying process in a sheet/hallow glass plant. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 6, 30 - 33