Question

Find the initial moisture content for the batch process if the final moisture content is 25% (dry basis) and the constant moisture content is 40%. (Includes constant and falling rate period)

(a) 35

(b) 30

(c) 60

(d) None of the mentioned

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My query is from Time period Calculation in Batch Drying in division Drying of Mass Transfer

Answer 1

Right option is (c) 60

Easiest explanation: Here the initial moisture content must be greater than critical moisture content.