Experimental study of the drying of a thick layer of natural crumb rubber

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993 · Drying Technology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/07373939308916906· OSTI ID:5882067

Cousin, B; Benet, J C; Auria, R ^[1]

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1. Univ. Montpellier (France). Lab. de Mecanique et Genie Civil

An experimental study describing the mechanisms of drying of a thick layer of natural crumb rubber is presented. The evolution of the temperature profiles of the crumb and profiles of temperature and relative humidity of intergranular air and water content of crumb are presented. These evolutions enable understanding of the internal mechanisms involved and lead to practical recommendations for the management of industrial driers.

• OSTI ID: 5882067
• Journal Information: Drying Technology; (United States), Vol. 11:6; ISSN 0737-3937
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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