Abstract
A finite element formulation and solution of a set of nonlinear coupled heat and mass transfer equations for porous capillary media is presented. The model considers temperature and moisture dependent material properties and can accomodate diffusion of moisture as either a liquid or a vapor. Application was made to drying of timber and predicted results agreed well with the experimental data.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 731-749 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Drying Technology |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- coupled equations
- finite element method
- porous media
- variable material properties
- wood drying
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemical Engineering
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry