Modeling of Mass and Heat Transfer During the Drying of Banana Sheets

In the course of heat and mass transfer, temperature and moisture profiles play a crucial and significant role in improving the quality of dried products due to their impact on the drying process. This study focuses on modeling the mass and heat transfer during the drying of banana sheets, utilizing numerical solution of the heat transfer equation (based on Fourier's law) and the mass diffusion equation (based on Fick's law). The predicted temperature and moisture profiles are compared with the measurements obtained using MATLAB software, indicating significant variations in temperature and moisture during the drying process.

Keywords:

Modeling“ , ”mass transfer” , ”heat transfer” , ” bananas