Aerodynamic separation and fractional drying of alfalfa leaves and stems - A review and new concept

Drying Technology

Volumn 21, Issue 9, 2003, Pages 1669-1698

  Arinze, Edwin A ^a   Schoenau, Greg J ^a   Sokhansanj, Shahab ^b   Adapa, Phani ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

^b OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Alfalfa chops; Combined aerodynamic separation and drying; High quality pellets and cubes; Leaves and stems; New concept; Rotary drum dryers; Value added products

Indexed keywords

AERODYNAMICS; DRYERS (EQUIPMENT); PLANTS (BOTANY);

STEM;

DRYING;

AERODYNAMICS; BIOSEPARATION; DRYING; LIQUID-SOLID SEPARATION;

EID: 0345393200     PISSN: 07373937     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/DRT-120025503     Document Type: Article

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