In the constant rate period of the rate of drying curve for batch drying,_________________?

Correct answer: C. Surface evaporation of unbound moisture occurs

  • A. Cracks develop on the surface of the solid
  • B. Rate of drying decreases abruptly
  • C. Surface evaporation of unbound moisture occurs
  • D. None of these

Explanation

During the constant-rate period, the exposed surface remains saturated with unbound moisture, so evaporation occurs at an essentially steady rate. Surface cracking and an abrupt rate decrease are associated with later falling-rate behaviour.

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