A systems approach to mathematical modeling of sterilisation process in palm oil mill

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Ismail, Mohd Halim Shah and Abdul Aziz, Mustafa Kamal and Morad, Noor Azian (2009) A systems approach to mathematical modeling of sterilisation process in palm oil mill. European Journal of Scientific Research, 35 (4). pp. 583-592. ISSN 1450-216X; ESSN: 1450-202X

Abstract

A model of sterilisation process of palm fruitlet was developed by applying finite-difference explicit method for two dimensions. Several relationships with parameters have been studied such as pressure, specific heat capacity (CP), stability criterion (r) and thickness (L). In performing calculations for heat transfer by conduction model of palm fruitlet, a few assumptions have been made to simplify the calculations. In this model, the palm fruitlets have been assumed as a rectangular. The program is capable of predicting the optimum condition for sterilisation process. The important findings in this study suggest the process can be operated at pressure approaching atmospheric pressure, i.e. (1.5 - 2.0 bar).

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Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering
Publisher:	EuroJournals
Keywords:	Continuous steriliser; Mesocarp; Specific heat capacity; Stability criterion; Thermal diffusivity
Depositing User:	Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited:	05 May 2015 11:09
Last Modified:	29 Sep 2015 02:42
URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12890
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