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(Geankoplis, Chapter 9)
• Eq. [9.6-7]:
Drying Rate, 𝑅
𝐿𝑠 𝑑𝑋
• Definition: Eqn. [9.5-3] 𝑅 =
𝐴 𝑑𝑡
• When 𝑅 is a linear function of 𝑋 in the falling-
rate period: Eqn. [9.7-5] 𝑅 = 𝑎𝑋
– where 𝑎 is a constant
• Equating [9.7-5] with [9.5-3]: Eqn. [9.9-1]
𝐿𝑠 𝑑𝑋
𝑅=− = 𝑎𝑋
𝐴 𝑑𝑡
𝑑𝑋 𝑎𝐴
• Rearranging: Eqn. [9.9-2] = 𝑋
𝑑𝑡 𝐿𝑠
9.9 Drying in Falling-Rate Period by Diffusion and Capillary Flow