Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder

The compressibility features (bulk density, tapped bulk density, porosity, coefficient of compressibility and Hauser ratio) of Canarium schweinfurthii engl. nutshell powder as it affects flowability during densification process were investigated. Three different moisture contents (10.13, 15.07 and 2...

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Main Authors: James Chinaka Ehiem, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Obiora Ndirika, Udochukwu Nelson Onwuka, Raghavan Vijayan
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Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2024-12-01
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author James Chinaka Ehiem
Victor Ifeanyichukwu Obiora Ndirika
Udochukwu Nelson Onwuka
Raghavan Vijayan
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Victor Ifeanyichukwu Obiora Ndirika
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description The compressibility features (bulk density, tapped bulk density, porosity, coefficient of compressibility and Hauser ratio) of Canarium schweinfurthii engl. nutshell powder as it affects flowability during densification process were investigated. Three different moisture contents (10.13, 15.07 and 20.11% wet basis; w.b.) and particle sizes of 0.659 7, 1.26 and 2.05 mm were considered at pressure range of 2 to 10 MPa. The compressibility relationship with the factors were modelled and the optimum flow conditions were also determined. The obtained results showed that particle size and moisture content had incremental influence on the compression features studied except moisture content on bulk density. The compressibility of the nut shell powder increased from 17.44 to 28.18% and decreased from 29.41%to 18.79% as moisture content and particle size increased respectively. Medium particle size had the least Hausner ratio (1.16) and the best flow behaviour than other sizes for all the studied moisture contents. The linear model developed and its features had significant relationship with compressibility. The optimum values of pressure, moisture content and particle size required to achieve 17.45% compressibility for good flow are 4.88 MPa, 10.91% and 0.863 8 mm respectively.
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spelling doaj-art-d3941168fc834a22881d3ae8e142fa6c2024-12-31T21:56:23ZengCzech Academy of Agricultural SciencesResearch in Agricultural Engineering1212-91511805-93762024-12-0170420921710.17221/24/2024-RAErae-202404-0003Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powderJames Chinaka Ehiem0Victor Ifeanyichukwu Obiora Ndirika1Udochukwu Nelson Onwuka2Raghavan Vijayan3Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State, NigeriaDepartment of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State, NigeriaDepartment of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State, NigeriaDepartment of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umuahia, Abia State, NigeriaThe compressibility features (bulk density, tapped bulk density, porosity, coefficient of compressibility and Hauser ratio) of Canarium schweinfurthii engl. nutshell powder as it affects flowability during densification process were investigated. Three different moisture contents (10.13, 15.07 and 20.11% wet basis; w.b.) and particle sizes of 0.659 7, 1.26 and 2.05 mm were considered at pressure range of 2 to 10 MPa. The compressibility relationship with the factors were modelled and the optimum flow conditions were also determined. The obtained results showed that particle size and moisture content had incremental influence on the compression features studied except moisture content on bulk density. The compressibility of the nut shell powder increased from 17.44 to 28.18% and decreased from 29.41%to 18.79% as moisture content and particle size increased respectively. Medium particle size had the least Hausner ratio (1.16) and the best flow behaviour than other sizes for all the studied moisture contents. The linear model developed and its features had significant relationship with compressibility. The optimum values of pressure, moisture content and particle size required to achieve 17.45% compressibility for good flow are 4.88 MPa, 10.91% and 0.863 8 mm respectively.https://rae.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/rae-202404-0003_modeling-and-optimization-of-dynamic-isothermal-compressibility-features-on-flowability-of-canarium-schweinfurt.phpcoefficient of compressibilityhausner ratiomodel particle sizeoptimum
spellingShingle James Chinaka Ehiem
Victor Ifeanyichukwu Obiora Ndirika
Udochukwu Nelson Onwuka
Raghavan Vijayan
Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder
Research in Agricultural Engineering
coefficient of compressibility
hausner ratio
model particle size
optimum
title Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder
title_full Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder
title_fullStr Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder
title_full_unstemmed Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder
title_short Modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl nutshell powder
title_sort modeling and optimization of dynamic isothermal compressibility features on flowability of canarium schweinfurthii engl nutshell powder
topic coefficient of compressibility
hausner ratio
model particle size
optimum
url https://rae.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/rae-202404-0003_modeling-and-optimization-of-dynamic-isothermal-compressibility-features-on-flowability-of-canarium-schweinfurt.php
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