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The Drying Surface Area is the total area in the drying mass transfer operation i.e. exposed in contact with the drying medium. Check FAQs
A=(WStf)(Xi(Falling)-XEqNc)(ln(Xi(Falling)-XEqXf(Falling)-XEq))
A - Drying Surface Area?WS - Dry Weight of Solid?tf - Falling Rate Drying Time?Xi(Falling) - Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period?XEq - Equilibrium Moisture Content?Nc - Rate of Constant Drying Period?Xf(Falling) - Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period?

Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period Example

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0.0813Edit=(100Edit37Edit)(0.1Edit-0.05Edit2Edit)(ln(0.1Edit-0.05Edit0.065Edit-0.05Edit))
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Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
A=(WStf)(Xi(Falling)-XEqNc)(ln(Xi(Falling)-XEqXf(Falling)-XEq))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
A=(100kg37s)(0.1-0.052kg/s/m²)(ln(0.1-0.050.065-0.05))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
A=(10037)(0.1-0.052)(ln(0.1-0.050.065-0.05))
Next Step Evaluate
A=0.0813495138058065
LAST Step Rounding Answer
A=0.0813

Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period Formula Elements

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Drying Surface Area
The Drying Surface Area is the total area in the drying mass transfer operation i.e. exposed in contact with the drying medium.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dry Weight of Solid
The Dry Weight of Solid is the weight of dry solid present in the system in the drying mass transfer operation.
Symbol: WS
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Falling Rate Drying Time
The Falling rate drying time is the time taken for drying operation in the falling rate period.
Symbol: tf
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period
The Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period is defined as the ratio of the weight of moisture to the weight of dry solid present initially in the wet solid for drying operation.
Symbol: Xi(Falling)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Equilibrium Moisture Content
The Equilibrium Moisture Content is defined as the ratio of the weight of moisture in equilibrium with the solid to the weight of dry solid.
Symbol: XEq
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be less than 1.
Rate of Constant Drying Period
The Rate of Constant Drying Period is the rate of drying that takes place for a given set of drying conditions in the constant rate period.
Symbol: Nc
Measurement: Mass FluxUnit: kg/s/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period
The Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period is defined as the ratio of the weight of moisture to the weight of dry solid present after the completion of the drying process.
Symbol: Xf(Falling)
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other Formulas to find Drying Surface Area

​Go Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Critical Moisture Content for Constant Rate Period
A=WSXi(Constant)-XctcNc
​Go Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Critical Weight of Moisture for Constant Rate Period
A=Mi(Constant)-MctcNc

Other formulas in Drying from Initial to Final Moisture category

​Go Total Drying Time based on Constant Drying Time and Falling Drying Time
t=tc+tf
​Go Constant Drying Time from Initial to Critical Moisture Content
tc=WS(Xi(Constant)-Xc)(ANc)

How to Evaluate Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period?

Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period evaluator uses Drying Surface Area = (Dry Weight of Solid/Falling Rate Drying Time)*((Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content)/Rate of Constant Drying Period)*(ln((Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content)/(Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content))) to evaluate the Drying Surface Area, The Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period formula is defined as the drying surface area required for drying from initial to final moisture content in the falling rate period for the specified drying conditions. Drying Surface Area is denoted by A symbol.

How to evaluate Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period, enter Dry Weight of Solid (WS), Falling Rate Drying Time (tf), Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period (Xi(Falling)), Equilibrium Moisture Content (XEq), Rate of Constant Drying Period (Nc) & Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period (Xf(Falling)) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period

What is the formula to find Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period?
The formula of Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period is expressed as Drying Surface Area = (Dry Weight of Solid/Falling Rate Drying Time)*((Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content)/Rate of Constant Drying Period)*(ln((Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content)/(Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content))). Here is an example- 0.08135 = (100/37)*((0.1-0.05)/2)*(ln((0.1-0.05)/(0.065-0.05))).
How to calculate Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period?
With Dry Weight of Solid (WS), Falling Rate Drying Time (tf), Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period (Xi(Falling)), Equilibrium Moisture Content (XEq), Rate of Constant Drying Period (Nc) & Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period (Xf(Falling)) we can find Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period using the formula - Drying Surface Area = (Dry Weight of Solid/Falling Rate Drying Time)*((Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content)/Rate of Constant Drying Period)*(ln((Initial Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content)/(Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period-Equilibrium Moisture Content))). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Drying Surface Area?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Drying Surface Area-
  • Drying Surface Area=Dry Weight of Solid*(Initial Moisture Content for Constant Rate Period-Critical Moisture Content)/(Constant Rate Drying Time*Rate of Constant Drying Period)OpenImg
  • Drying Surface Area=(Initial Weight of Moisture for Constant Rate-Critical Weight of Moisture)/(Constant Rate Drying Time*Rate of Constant Drying Period)OpenImg
  • Drying Surface Area=Dry Weight of Solid*(Initial Moisture Content for Constant Rate Period-Final Moisture Content for Constant Rate Period)/(Constant Rate Drying Time*Rate of Constant Drying Period)OpenImg
Can the Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period be negative?
No, the Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period?
Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Drying Surface Area based on Initial to Final Moisture Content for Falling Rate Period can be measured.
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