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Advanced Drying Technologies, Second Edition

Presents Drying Breakthroughs for an Array of Materials
Despite being one of the oldest, most energy-intensive unit operations, industrial drying is perhaps the least scrutinized technique at the microscopic level. Yet in the wake of today’s global energy crisis, drying research and development is on the rise.
Following in the footsteps of the widely read first edition, Advanced Drying Technologies, Second Edition is the direct outcome of the recent phenomenal growth in drying literature and new drying hardware. This edition provides an evaluative overview of new and emerging drying technologies, while placing greater emphasis on making the drying process more energy efficient in the green age.
Draws on the Authors’ 60+ Years of Combined Experience
Fueled by the current energy crisis and growing consumer demand for improved quality products, this thoroughly updated resource addresses cutting-edge drying technologies for numerous materials such as high-valued, heat-sensitive pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and some foods. It also introduces innovative techniques, such as heat-pump drying of foods, which allow both industrial practice and research and development projects to save energy, reduce carbon footprints, and thus improve the bottom line.
Four New Chapters:
Spray-Freeze-Drying
Fry Drying
Refractance Window Drying
Mechanical Thermal Expression
Requiring no prior knowledge of chemical engineering, this single-source reference should assist researchers in turning the laboratory curiosities of today into the revolutionary novel drying technologies of tomorrow.

Grizzly sow #610 and her two cubs stand in the flats with Mt. Moran showing off before them. 610 is the five year-old daughter of 399 and on this particular day I first spotted her when she had come out of a willow thicket and then began to cross the road. 610 stepped into the road and sniffed, turned back, started across once more and then put her nose in the air and sniffed around. Ultimately she turned back and didn't cross the road that time and I later learned that her mama, #399 was just across the highway with her three cubs.

It is difficult to believe that just two mornings ago I was saying goodbye to new friends - humans and grizzly bears - and am now sitting at my desk, drinking a cup of coffee and listening to the sprinkler saturate the dried plants.

When I left town nearly a month ago it was with plans to be gone one week to ten days, dividing my time equally between Glacier, Yellowstone and Teton. The local newspaper had a story about 399 and 610 raising their cubs near the roads of Grand Teton National Park and my hope was to see and photograph a grizzly bear. Never in my wildest dreams did I believe that I would see 399 within hours of my arrival and would then see both or one of the bears every day, though some times from a distance. Nor did I imagine that the bears and their story would go from one that I just wanted to photograph to a love for the grizzly families. In the park the bear watchers freely admit to their addiction for capturing and watching 399 and 610 and it was truly that. My excitement grew instead of diminishing and I went from being one of the unthinking tourists who got too close in the excitement of getting the shot to one who cared deeply about the well being and safety of the bears. Just as fascinating are the people who are out there everyday looking for the bears and keeping track of their movements. I was one of them for too short a time and had much more grizzly time than I could have ever imagined. I did not want to leave and do not want to be gone.

Last night I spoke with a friend who was camping near the park and could hear the silence of the mountains and feel the simplicity of the life. One can not worry about too much while out in nature with only the necessary possessions (though some might be a little unnecessary). Pure survival and peace. There are no lawns to water, no mowing to be done, weeds to pull, neighbor's dogs to contend with, sirens floating on the air, the buzz of electricity or worrying about which Netflix movie to watch. Only firewood, warmth, sunrise, sunset, and the enjoyment of photography. Yesterday I was watering, weed whacking, dead heading roses, tying up tomatoes, doing laundry, cleaning floors and trying to figure out the microwave all over again - and had only gotten into town at about 9:30 a.m. Those chores were surrounded by continual naps on the couch as the energy of the past few weeks drained from my bones and left an ache that won't go away.

WOW - just went through the pile of mail that was on my counter and discovered that my shoulder has bursitis and that my rotator cuff is inflamed but that "there are no definite tears!" The sucker has still been providing me with a great deal of pain but this is absolutely the best news that I can imagine because it means that I can...

The dry dock on the left was where the illfated liner 'The Titanic' was built in Belfast. The bottom of the picture shows an old railway sleeper which ran from the docks into Belfast City centre in the early 20th Century bringing raw materials. On the right is pump house. The background shows one of Harland and Wolffs cranes.

If you think you know all there is to know about food drying, think again: the innovative ideas and techniques in this book will put the excitement back into home food dehydrating.
This ultimate food drying resource has something for everyone: vegetarians, natural and raw food enthusiasts, hunters, fishermen, gourmet cooks, gardeners, farmers, hikers, and even fast food junkies. With more than thirty years of food drying experience, Mary T. Bell offers straightforward and practical instructions for drying everything from yogurt to sauerkraut to blue cheese, without ignoring traditional favorites such as jerky, mushrooms, and bananas. Throughout, Bell offers nutritional tips and highlights the time-, space-, and money-saving benefits of food dehydrating. Also included are descriptions of how various food dehydrators work to give readers a better understanding of the tools of the craft. Food Drying with an Attitude gives readers the recipes, instructions, and inspiration they need to get the most out of their home food dehydrators. 100 color illustrations

If you think you know all there is to know about food drying, think again: the innovative ideas and techniques in this book will put the excitement back into home food dehydrating.
This ultimate food drying resource has something for everyone: vegetarians, natural and raw food enthusiasts, hunters, fishermen, gourmet cooks, gardeners, farmers, hikers, and even fast food junkies. With more than thirty years of food drying experience, Mary T. Bell offers straightforward and practical instructions for drying everything from yogurt to sauerkraut to blue cheese, without ignoring traditional favorites such as jerky, mushrooms, and bananas. Throughout, Bell offers nutritional tips and highlights the time-, space-, and money-saving benefits of food dehydrating. Also included are descriptions of how various food dehydrators work to give readers a better understanding of the tools of the craft. Food Drying with an Attitude gives readers the recipes, instructions, and inspiration they need to get the most out of their home food dehydrators. 100 color illustrations