Modeling and simulation of a beet pulp dryer for a training simulator. Issue 14 (22nd September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Merino, A.; Alves, R.; Acebes, L. F.; Prada, C.
• Is Part Of: Drying technology. Volume 35:Issue 14(2017)
• Page Start: 1765
• Page End: 1780
• Publication Date: 2017-09-22
• Subjects: Mathematical modeling -- rotatory drying -- training simulators; Drying -- Periodicals; Desiccation; 660.28426
• DOI: 10.1080/07373937.2016.1275674
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-3937

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper deals with the modeling of a high-temperature rotatory sugar beet pulp dryer for training simulators. This model adds some aspects to traditional drum dryer models; particle size distribution, detailed modeling of the solid phase, and the inclusion of malfunctions in the model. An object-oriented simulation package is selected to implement this model in a library, together with models of other components of a drying plant. Using this library, the complete plant and its control system are built and simulated. Finally, the simulation of the plant integrated together with a SCADA makes up the training simulator.