Comprehensively covers conventional and novel drying systems and applications, while keeping a focus on the fundamentals of drying phenomena.

• Presents detailed thermodynamic and heat/mass transfer analyses in a reader-friendly and easy-to-follow approach


• Includes case studies, illustrative examples and problems


• Presents experimental and computational approaches


• Includes comprehensive information identifying the roles of flow and heat transfer mechanisms on the drying phenomena


• Considers industrial applications, corresponding criterion, complications, prospects, etc.


• Discusses novel drying technologies, the corresponding research platforms and potential solutions