Novel Multilevel Modelling Framework to Design Advanced Food Drying Process

在本项目中，将结合微观、宏观和干燥机尺度的传输过程，并考虑间歇应用微波能(IMCD)下干燥环境的动态变化，开发一种新的食品干燥多层次模型框架。该模型框架将是工业界开发下一代食品干燥系统的第一个综合科学工具，预计将显著提高能源效率和产品质量，减少干燥时间和食物浪费。最后，基于建模框架的结果，开发了智能IMCD干燥系统，以验证该框架在工业应用中的可行性。

In this project, a novel multilevel modelling framework for food drying will be developed by integrating the micro, macro, and dryer scale transport process and considering the dynamic changes in the drying environment under the intermittent application of microwave energy (IMCD). This modelling framework will be the first comprehensive scientific tool for industry for developing next-generation food drying systems, which are expected to deliver significant improvement in energy efficiency and product quality and reduction in drying time and food waste. Finally, based on the outcomes of the modelling framework, a smart IMCD drying system will be developed to demonstrate the feasibility of the framework in industry application.