Thin-layer modeling of microwave, microwave-convective, and microwave-vacuum drying of pharmaceutical powders

Drying Technology

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 513-532

  McMinn, W A M ^a   McLoughlin, C M ^a   Magee, T R A ^a  

^a QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Convective; Drying; Microwave; Pharmaceuticals; Powders; Thin layer models; Vacuum

Indexed keywords

DRUG PRODUCTS; DRYING; HEAT CONVECTION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MICROWAVES; POWDERS; SOLVENTS; VACUUM;

DRYING EQUATIONS; DRYING SYSTEMS; MICROWAVE-VACUUM DRYING; REMOVAL RATES;

MICROWAVE HEATING;

MICROWAVE DRYING;

DRUGS; DRYING; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MICROWAVES; POWDER; SOLVENTS; VACUUM DRYING;

EID: 17144380130     PISSN: 07373937     EISSN: 15322300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1081/drt-200054126      Document Type: Article

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