Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation of Fluidized Bed Dryer for Sago Pith Waste Drying Process

Sago pith waste (SPW) has a great potential in becoming numerous kinds of reusable products as it high level starch content after went through drying process. Without proper treatment the disposal SPW could cause serious environmental problem. The process using fluidized bed dryer (FBD) was found to be more effective than other methods. Thus, this study analyzed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling with developed three-dimensional FBD model. fluidization profile studied from analysis done ANSYS Fluent 19.2 software which include certain flow and set up create similar situation experimental condition by also taking into account moisture SPW. Both approach were executed at air inlet temperature 50ºC velocity 1.50 ms-1. Using sample that initially 40% wet basis result simulation comparable term particles profiles percentage show closely resemblance decreasing trend. outcome however having slight different 15th minute resolved improving model zone setup. This is an initial part about CFD solution there are discovered advantageous tool able perform provide much outcomes shorter time cost saving way base on method.