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Optimization of the Beef Drying Process in a Heat Pump Chamber Dryer

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  • Tomasz P. Olejnik

    (Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

  • Tymoteusz Mysakowski

    (Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
    Trade Mysak Group sp. z o.o. sp. k., ul. Bukowksa 18, 62-069 Dąbrowa, Poland)

  • Paweł Tomtas

    (Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland
    Mysak Group Sp. z o.o. sp. k., ul. Strzeszynska 125, 60-479 Poznań, Poland)

  • Radosław Mostowski

    (Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Science, Lodz University of Technology, Wolczanska 171/173, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

Abstract

Uneven air distribution in chamber dryers is a common and serious technological challenge. A study using CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) simulation, supported by measurements in a heat pump chamber dryer, confirmed irregular airflows. Performing simulations with modified settings and additional chamber modifications enabled the airflows to be visualized and optimized. It was shown that a modification of the chamber where a rotating disc had been used had a positive effect on the uniform distribution of air flows in the drying chamber. The modification significantly improves the energy balance of the beef drying process. Optimization of the process resulted in obtaining a high quality final product-beef jerky. This investigation proves that appropriate drying process control and introduced modifications enable high product quality and a safe level of water activity without the preservatives supplementation.

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  • Tomasz P. Olejnik & Tymoteusz Mysakowski & Paweł Tomtas & Radosław Mostowski, 2021. "Optimization of the Beef Drying Process in a Heat Pump Chamber Dryer," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(16), pages 1-21, August.
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