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A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE TRANSPIRATION FROM FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

Author(s) : CHAU K. V., GAFFNEY J. J., ROMERO R. A.

Summary

EQUATIONS WERE DEVELOPED TO DESCRIBE THE TRANSPIRATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES HAVING SHAPES OF SPHERES, CYLINDERS, OR SLABS. THE TRANSPIRATION RATE IS AFFECTED BY THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE WHICH IS AFFECTED BY THE RATE OF RESPIRATION, THE EVAPORATIVE COOLING EFFECT DUE TO TRANSPIRATION, THE CONVECTIVE AND RADIATIVE HEAT TRANSFER AT THE PRODUCT SURFACE. THE EFFECTS OF RADIATION AND RESPIRATION ARE MUCH LESSENED WHEN THE AIRFLOW RATE PAST THE PRODUCT IS HIGH.

Details

  • Original title: A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE TRANSPIRATION FROM FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
  • Record ID : 1989-0968
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1988
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 94; n. 1; 1541-1552; 3 tabl.; 11 ref.; discuss.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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