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Numerical Simulation Of Pitaya Freeze-Drying Process Based On Fractal Theory, Zhang De-Zheng, Yu Ke-Zhi, Zhang Tong
Numerical Simulation Of Pitaya Freeze-Drying Process Based On Fractal Theory, Zhang De-Zheng, Yu Ke-Zhi, Zhang Tong
Food and Machinery
Objective: To optimize the drying characteristics of dragon fruit freeze-drying process. Methods: Based on the fractal theory and the theory of heat and mass transfer in porous media, the COMSOL software was used to numerically simulate red pitaya slices with a thickness of 8, 10, 12, 14 mm and a radius of 40 mm to simulate the sublimation and drying stage of pitaya. The heat and mass transfer process in the internal porous medium, the real-time displacement of the ice interface during the ice sublimation process is obtained, the sublimation period is predicted, and the experimental verification is …
Study On Optimization Of Motion Parameters Of Catfish Headless Processing Device Based On Fem, Li Chen-Yang, Shan Hui-Yong, Zhang Cheng-Hao, Tian Yun-Chen, Wei Yong
Study On Optimization Of Motion Parameters Of Catfish Headless Processing Device Based On Fem, Li Chen-Yang, Shan Hui-Yong, Zhang Cheng-Hao, Tian Yun-Chen, Wei Yong
Food and Machinery
Objective: Improve the mechanization and automation of the pretreatment process of China’s freshwater fish processing industry. Methods: The catfish head cutting simulation model is constructed by the numerical analysis software ANSYS/LS-DYNA, and the catfish head removal process is simulated and analyzed and the motion parameters are optimized by FEM. The blade speed and transportation speed are adjusted with the minimum cutting power consumption as the optimization goal, and the accuracy of the simulation results is verified by the prototype test. Results: When the speed of the blade is 850 r/min and the conveying speed is 14 cm/s, …
Influence Of Different Screw Configurations On The Flow Field Of Intermeshing Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruder, Zhang Xue-Chen, Zhang Li-Mei, Huang Zhi-Gang, Zhong-Yao, Li He
Influence Of Different Screw Configurations On The Flow Field Of Intermeshing Co-Rotating Twin-Screw Extruder, Zhang Xue-Chen, Zhang Li-Mei, Huang Zhi-Gang, Zhong-Yao, Li He
Food and Machinery
Objective:To explore the influence of different screw configurations of intermeshing co-rotating twin -screw extruder on the flow field and improve the material properties of PLA.Methods:The geometric model of double threaded element was established by using Solidworks software, and the numerical simulation was carried out in Polyflow. The post-processing analysis of the simulation results was carried out with the help of Fieldview software. The shear rate field, pressure field, velocity field, viscosity field and the residence time distribution RTD were compared to obtain the influence of screw groove depth on the flow field.Results:When the center distance …
Effects Of Flow Field Distribution On Freezing Characteristics Of Mashed Potatoes, Li Yao, Wan Jin-Qing, Wang You-Jun, Sun Xiao-Lin, Tong Nian
Effects Of Flow Field Distribution On Freezing Characteristics Of Mashed Potatoes, Li Yao, Wan Jin-Qing, Wang You-Jun, Sun Xiao-Lin, Tong Nian
Food and Machinery
Objective:To understand the effects of changing the arrangement and position on the freezing characteristics of potato mash and the energy consumption of refrigeration equipment.Methods:Gambit was used to complete the establishment of the three-dimensional numerical model for the air blast freezing of mashed potato. At the same time, fluent 6.3 was used for unsteady state simulation, and Pr.c-15 pronton high-efficiency fresh-keeping refrigerator was used for the freezing test of mashed potato. In the test, the mashed potato was arranged in a row and fork row, and on this basis, the position of mashed potato was changed (rotated 180° …
Study On Flow Channel Distribution Of Different Twin Screw Extruder Under Different Screw Contact State, Shang Jia-Wei, Zhang Li-Mei, Huang Zhi-Gang, Zhang Yi-Wei, Li He
Study On Flow Channel Distribution Of Different Twin Screw Extruder Under Different Screw Contact State, Shang Jia-Wei, Zhang Li-Mei, Huang Zhi-Gang, Zhang Yi-Wei, Li He
Food and Machinery
Objective: In order to explore the distribution law of the flow channel of polylactic acid in different screw contact states of the counter-rotating twin-screw extruder. Methods: Partially meshing screw and non-meshing screw were established by Solidworks software. Numerical sim-ulation was carried out using POLYFLOW fluid simulation software. The pressure field, shear rate field and viscosity field of polylactic acid fluid under different contact states of three screws were compared. Results: The counter-rotating twin-screw extruder in the partially meshed state has better pressure-building ability and dispersing and mixing ability for polylactic acid. Conclusion: The extrusion effect of polylactic acid in the …