Spouted beds (SBs) have a long history of successful applications for preparation of solid
dosage forms of pharmaceuticals. The well-known versatility of SBs, provided by different …

The energy consumption of spouted bed is an important issue that has been studied from
various aspects. In order to investigate the energy consumption of the equipment, several …

Computational simulation is an important tool for design and improvement of industrial units.
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) coupled with the discrete element method (DEM) has …

Several spouted bed configurations have been proposed in order to overcome the
limitations and disadvantages of the conventional spouted bed (CSB). This paper evaluates …

Brewer's spent grain (BSG) is a large-scale agroindustrial waste that could be more
efficiently utilized. This waste is composed of lignocellulosic material and so may serve as a …

The design factors of fountain confined conical spouted beds have been assessed in order
to determine their best combination for scaling up and enhancing fine particle retention. The …

Hydrodistillation and steam distillation have been widely described as methods of obtaining
essential oils, however, green technologies with lower levels of energy consumption, time …

The spouted bed dryer with inert particles has been researched as an alternative for the
drying fruit pulps in order to obtain powdered products. Depending on the composition and …

The biggest challenge for the food industry is the loss of quality of food products during
storage. A potential alternative is the application of coatings that provide moisture barrier …

A secagem é uma tecnologia amplamente empregada para a conservação de alimentos,
dentre os métodos, o leito de jorro se destaca nos processos por apresentar alta eficiência …