@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10506, title = {Estimation of the Moisture Diffusivity and Activation Energy in Thin Layer Drying of Ginger Slices}, author = {Ebru Kavak Akpinar and Seda Toraman}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {In the present work, the effective moisture diffusivity and activation energy were calculated using an infinite series solution of Fick-s diffusion equation. The results showed that increasing drying temperature accelerated the drying process. All drying experiments had only falling rate period. The average effective moisture diffusivity values varied from 2.807x10-10 to 6.977x10-10m2 s_1 over the temperature and velocity range. The temperature dependence of the effective moisture diffusivity for the thin layer drying of the ginger slices was satisfactorily described by an Arrhenius-type relationship with activation energy values of 19.313- 22.722 kJ.mol-1 within 40–70 °C and 0.8-3 ms-1 temperature range.}, journal = {International Journal of Nutrition and Food Engineering}, volume = {7}, number = {6}, year = {2013}, pages = {415 - 418}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10506}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/78}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 78, 2013}, }