MODELING THE KINETICS OF DRYING BEET ROOTS

Drying involves complex thermal processes in which mass and heat are transferred simultaneously, interrelatedly and unstably both inside and on the surface of the sample. Accordingly, it is necessary to have a complete understanding of the control parameters in this process. In the literature, the drying process is described using three mathematical models: theoretical, semi-theoretical and empirical [1, 2]. Understanding the basic phenomena and mechanisms of the drying process helps to develop various theoretical models. Both theoretical models and computer simulations are used as a means to predict the drying curves of various products.