Mathematical Modelling of the Kinetics of Convective Hot Air Drying of Crickets

Authors

  • Choon Lai Chiang Future Food Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Ching Lik Hii Future Food Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Jojo Foo Xin Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Weng Kit Soo Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Djaeni Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof. Soedarto No.13, Tembalang, Kec. Tembalang, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.129.1.190200

Keywords:

Cricket, drying kinetics, diffusivity, hot air drying, modelling

Abstract

This study explored crickets’ potential in addressing food insecurity and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The research focuses on investigating the drying kinetics of crickets by measuring the moisture contents over time while drying at different hot air temperatures (70 - 90°C). Results showed that drying temperature had a crucial impact on the drying kinetics of crickets, with distinct curves observed at lower and higher temperatures. The effective diffusivity determined ranged from 1.60×10-9 to 3.59×10-9 m2/s. The Page model could predict the drying curve well with high accuracy (R2 > 0.99).

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Author Biographies

Choon Lai Chiang, Future Food Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

cl.chiang@nottingham.edu.my

Ching Lik Hii, Future Food Malaysia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

ching-lik.hii@nottingham.edu.my

Jojo Foo Xin, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

efyjf1@nottingham.edu.my

Weng Kit Soo, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia, Jln. Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

efyws4@nottingham.edu.my

Mohamad Djaeni, Department of Chemical Engineering, Diponegoro University, Jl. Prof. Soedarto No.13, Tembalang, Kec. Tembalang, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50275, Indonesia

m.djaeni@undip.ac.id

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Published

2025-03-30

How to Cite

Choon Lai , C., Ching Lik, H., Jojo Foo , X., Weng Kit , S., & Djaeni, M. (2025). Mathematical Modelling of the Kinetics of Convective Hot Air Drying of Crickets. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 129(1), 190–200. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.129.1.190200

Issue

Vol. 129 No. 1: May (2025)

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