A30 -- Industrial Drying Systems (SI)

Drying removes water and other liquids from gases, liquids, and solids. The term is most commonly used, however, to describe removing water or solvent from solids by thermal means. Dehumidification refers to the drying of a gas, usually by condensation or by absorption with a drying agent (see Chapter 32 of the 2009 ASHRAE HandbookFundamentals). Distillation, particularly fractional distillation, is used to dry liquids. This chapter describes industrial drying systems and their advantages, disadvantages, relative energy consumption, and applications.

Chapter Table of Contents

Mechanism of Drying

Applying Hygrometry to Drying

Determining Drying Time

Drying System Selection

Types of Drying Systems

Citation: 2011 ASHRAE Handbook -- HVAC Applications:Chapter 30, Industrial Drying Systems



Product Code(s): D-A302011SI