CRC Press Intermittent and Nonstationary Drying Technologies - CRC Press

Intermittent and Nonstationary Drying Technologies: Principles and Applications is the first comprehensive book dedicated to intermittent drying processes. This authoritative guide from CRC Press covers the complete spectrum of intermittent drying technology, including periodic drying methods, conventional and intermittent food drying processes, and their effects on food quality. The book explores the critical relationships between drying intermittency, microstructural changes, and final product quality. It addresses microwave-assisted pulsed fluidized and spouted bed drying systems, cellular-level phenomena, and mathematical modelling approaches essential for understanding these advanced techniques. Readers will gain insights into operating parameters, energy-efficiency optimisation, and practical applications across the food drying industry, making this an indispensable resource for engineers, researchers, and food scientists working with drying technologies.