THERMAL SCIENCE

International Scientific Journal

Thermal Science - Online First

Authors of this Paper

External Links

Rajesh Suresh

,

Sekar Subramani

,

Dahiru U. Lawal

online first only

Optimization of dryer process parameters for ivy gourd drying using response surface methodology

ABSTRACT
The current research examines drying process parameters for ivy gourd slices since it is a good source of iron, vitamin C, protein, and fibre. The considerable effect on drying of ivy gourd using different tray perforations like oval, circular, and hexagonal at different process parameters, namely air temperature (40, 50 and 60°C), air velocity (0.5, 1 and 1.5m/s), time variation (20, 30 and 40min) and thickness of slice (2, 4 and 6mm). On experimentation, the optimum conditions were found in oval tray perforation at drying temperature 60°C, slice thickness 2mm, drying time 20min and air velocity 0.5m/s. At these optimum conditions, Moisture Content (MC) was found to be 1.76. Additionally, Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is utilized to optimize drying parameters on MC. Verification of these experimental values with the empirical model is assessed with the help of correlation coefficient(R²) which was estimated to be 0.993. A significant effect of drying vegetables can be seen in their nutritional content. From the performed analysis an increased nutrition retention was observed.
KEYWORDS
Hot air oven drying, Drying parameters, moisture content, optimization, response surface methodology
PAPER SUBMITTED: 2024-07-28
PAPER REVISED: 2024-09-28
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2024-10-04
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2024-11-09
DOI REFERENCE: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI240728248S
REFERENCES
  1. Zeng,S., et al., Innovative applications, limitations and prospects of energy-carrying infrared radiation, microwave and radio frequency in agricultural products processing, Trends Food Sci Technol., 121 (2022), pp.76-92
  2. Richter Reis,F., et al., Trends in quality assessment and drying methods used for fruits and vegetables, Food Control., 142 (2022), 109254
  3. Lamidi,R. O., et al., Recent advances in sustainable drying of agricultural produce: A review, Appl Energy., 233-234 (2019), pp.367-385
  4. Kassem,A. S., et al., Comparison of drying characteristics of Thompson seedless grapes using combined microwave oven and hot air drying, J Saudi Soc Agric Sci., 10 (2011), pp.33-40
  5. Liu,S., et al., Radiofrequency-assisted hot-air drying of Sichuan pepper (Huajiao), Lwt., 135 (2021), 110158
  6. Agbede,O. O., et al., Thin layer drying of green microalgae (Chlorella sp.) paste biomass: Drying characteristics, energy requirement and mathematical modeling, Bioresour Technol Reports., 11 (2020), 100467
  7. Liu,Y., et al., Relationship between crust characteristics and oil uptake of potato strips with hot-air pre-drying during frying process, Food Chem., 360 (2021), 130045
  8. Staniszewska,I., et al., Microwave-assisted hot air convective drying of whole cranberries subjected to various initial treatments, Lwt., 133 (2020), 109906
  9. Kaveh,M., et al., Drying kinetic, quality, energy and exergy performance of hot air-rotary drum drying of green peas using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system, Food Bioprod Process., 124 (2020), pp.168-183
  10. Darvishi,H., et al., Multi-objective optimization of savory leaves drying in continuous infrared-hot air dryer by response surface methodology and desirability function, Comput Electron Agric., 168 (2020), 105112
  11. Geng,Z., et al., Characteristics and multi-objective optimization of carrot dehydration in a hybrid infrared /hot air dryer, Lwt., 172 (2022), 114229
  12. Bhaskara Rao,T. S. S., et al., Solar drying of medicinal herbs: A review, Sol Energy., 223 (2021), pp.415-436
  13. Gilago,M. C., et al., Performance parameters evaluation and comparison of passive and active indirect type solar dryers supported by phase change material during drying ivy gourd, Energy., 252 (2022), 123998
  14. Gilago,M. C., et al., Energy-exergy and environ-economic (4E) analysis while drying ivy gourd in a passive indirect solar dryer without and with energy storage system and results comparison, Sol Energy., 240 (2022), pp.69-83
  15. Shi,W., et al., Performance prediction and optimization of cross-flow indirect evaporative cooler by regression model based on response surface methodology, Energy., 283 (2023), 128636
  16. Chen,W. H., et al., A comprehensive review of thermoelectric generation optimization by statistical approach: Taguchi method, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and response surface methodology (RSM), Renew Sustain Energy Rev., 169 (2022), 112917
  17. Kushwah,A., et al., Optimization of drying parameters for hybrid indirect solar dryer for banana slices using response surface methodology, Process Saf Environ Prot., 170 (2023), pp.176-187
  18. Mridha,D., et al., Rice grain arsenic and nutritional content during post harvesting to cooking: A review on arsenic bioavailability and bioaccessibility in humans, Food Res Int., 154 (2022), 111042
  19. Madhankumar,S., et al., Exergy and environmental impact analysis on the novel indirect solar dryer with fins inserted phase change material, Renew Energy., 176 (2021), pp. 280-294
  20. Madhankumar,S., Viswanathan, K., Computational and experimental study of a novel corrugated-type absorber plate solar collector with thermal energy storage moisture removal device, Appl Energy., 324 (2022), 119746
  21. Shuyun,Li., et al., Techno-economic uncertainty analysis of wet waste-to-biocrude via hydrothermal liquefaction, Appl Energy., 283 (2021), 116340
  22. Plaga,L. S., Bertsch, V., Methods for assessing climate uncertainty in energy system models — A systematic literature review, Appl Energy., 331 (2023), 120384
  23. Ikrang,E. G., Umani, K.C., Optimization of process conditions for drying of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), Food Sci Hum Wellness., 8 (2019), pp.46-52
  24. Alara,O. R., et al., Optimization of mangiferin extrated from Phaleria macrocarpa fruits using response surface methodology, J Appl Res Med Aromat Plants., 5 (2017), pp.82-87
  25. Rofouei,M. K., et al., Optimization of chlorogenic acid extraction from Elm tree, Ulmus minor Mill., fruits, using response surface methodology, Sep Purif Technol., 256 (2021), 117773
  26. Belwal,T., et al., Optimization extraction conditions for improving phenolic content and antioxidant activity in Berberis asiatica fruits using response surface methodology (RSM), Food Chem., 207 (2016), pp.115-124
  27. Parajuli,S., et al., Assessment of potential renewable energy alternatives for a typical greenhouse aquaponics in Himalayan Region of Nepal, Appl Energy., 344 (2023), 121270
  28. Casim,S., et al., Design of apple snacks - A study of the impact of calcium impregnation method on physicochemical properties and structure of apple tissues during convective drying, Innov Food Sci Emerg Technol., 85 (2023), 103342
PDF VERSION [DOWNLOAD]
Optimization of dryer process parameters for ivy gourd drying using response surface methodology