A simulation model constructed for analyzing a process of drying grass under variable air conditions in an actual solar house is reported in this paper.
This model is founded on epuations for mass and energy balance. The properties of matters such as mass and heat transfer coefficient or Raynolds number are expressed, in this model, by functions of various factors, i. e, temperature and velocity of air, density of grass-bulk. And its constant parameters contained in this model were obtained by analysis of experimental data.
Local moisture and temperature of grass, air temperature and humidity in layers are calculated in this model, and also the unknown properties snch as mass and heat transfer coefficient or Raynolds number can be presumed, at the same time, from the theory of Chilton-Colburn analogy.
By selecting proper parameters, calculations with this model gave satisfactory approximations to measured values.
Through this study, it is also ascertained that calculation of equilibrium moisture content was useful for understanding the process of drying grass.
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