Optimization of Black Tea Drying Temperature in an Endless Chain Pressure (ECP) Dryer

Drying is a crucial and energy-consuming process in black tea manufacturing that is aimed at reducing moisture content and terminating enzymatic reactions in tea leaves. In Sri Lanka, an endless chain pressure (ECP) dryer is commonly used for drying, but it consumes a significant amount of energy, n...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gunaratnam Abhiram, Rasaiyah Diraj, Rasu Eeswaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:AgriEngineering
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-7402/5/4/122