Drying curves for granular solids Features - convection dryer for drying experiments on granular solids - plotting of drying curves Learning objectives/experiments - influence of air temperature and humidity on drying intensity - plotting of drying curves with constant external conditions - determination of drying rate with different air parameters and different solid properties - evaluation of drying processes using energy and mass balances Specification [1] drier for investigating convection drying of solids [2] drying on 4 corrosion resistant plates in a drying channel with an air flow [3] adjustment of air velocity via speed of fan [4] air heating with controlled heater [5] digital balance for measuring the change of weight during drying [6] 1 combined sensor for measurement of humidity and temperature before and after the solid sample [7] 1 air velocity sensor [8] software for data acquisition via USB under Windows 10