Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production
As global demand for animal-derived protein surges, Black soldier fly larvae emerge as a promising sustainable feed source, particularly for cricket farming. This study investigated the infrared drying of whole larvae, exploring its potential as an efficient alternative to conventional drying method...
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| author | Nuntawat Butwong Sarawut Saenkham Adisak Pattiya Anuwat Saenpong Chinnapat Turakarn Aphichon Mungchu Shenghua Hu Sopa Cansee |
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| description | As global demand for animal-derived protein surges, Black soldier fly larvae emerge as a promising sustainable feed source, particularly for cricket farming. This study investigated the infrared drying of whole larvae, exploring its potential as an efficient alternative to conventional drying methods for producing high-quality cricket feed. The effects of temperature (50 °C, 60 °C, 70 °C) and air velocity (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 m/s) on drying behavior, energy consumption, and moisture diffusivity were examined. Higher temperatures significantly reduced drying time, with 70 °C leading to the fastest drying in ∼5 h. While air velocity had minimal impact on overall drying time, it influenced drying rates. The optimal specific energy consumption was 1.58 MJ/kg water evaporated at 60 °C. The Logarithmic and Midilli models best described the drying kinetics, with R2 > 0.99. Effective moisture diffusivity ranged from 2.28 × 10−9 to 3.09 × 10−8 m2/h, increasing with temperature. Activation energy values spanned from 56.88 kJ/mol at 1.0 m/s to 115.41 kJ/mol at 2.0 m/s air velocity. This study demonstrated that infrared drying offered a balanced approach for larvae processing, providing faster drying times and moderate energy consumption compared to hot air and solar drying, making it a viable option for producing sustainable cricket feed. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-52f02bdfabac42e2add4e1e4b88bbaf42025-01-08T04:52:33ZengElsevierCase Studies in Thermal Engineering2214-157X2025-01-0165105582Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed productionNuntawat Butwong0Sarawut Saenkham1Adisak Pattiya2Anuwat Saenpong3Chinnapat Turakarn4Aphichon Mungchu5Shenghua Hu6Sopa Cansee7Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Maha Sarakham, 44150, ThailandFaculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Maha Sarakham, 44150, ThailandFaculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Maha Sarakham, 44150, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering and Industrial Technology, Kalasin University, 46000, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering and Industrial Technology, Kalasin University, 46000, ThailandDepartment of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Engineering and Industrial Technology, Kalasin University, 46000, ThailandElectrical and Mechanical Engineering, Qingyuan Vocational High School, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province, 323800, ChinaFaculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai, Maha Sarakham, 44150, Thailand; Corresponding author.As global demand for animal-derived protein surges, Black soldier fly larvae emerge as a promising sustainable feed source, particularly for cricket farming. This study investigated the infrared drying of whole larvae, exploring its potential as an efficient alternative to conventional drying methods for producing high-quality cricket feed. The effects of temperature (50 °C, 60 °C, 70 °C) and air velocity (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 m/s) on drying behavior, energy consumption, and moisture diffusivity were examined. Higher temperatures significantly reduced drying time, with 70 °C leading to the fastest drying in ∼5 h. While air velocity had minimal impact on overall drying time, it influenced drying rates. The optimal specific energy consumption was 1.58 MJ/kg water evaporated at 60 °C. The Logarithmic and Midilli models best described the drying kinetics, with R2 > 0.99. Effective moisture diffusivity ranged from 2.28 × 10−9 to 3.09 × 10−8 m2/h, increasing with temperature. Activation energy values spanned from 56.88 kJ/mol at 1.0 m/s to 115.41 kJ/mol at 2.0 m/s air velocity. This study demonstrated that infrared drying offered a balanced approach for larvae processing, providing faster drying times and moderate energy consumption compared to hot air and solar drying, making it a viable option for producing sustainable cricket feed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24016137Black soldier fly larvaeInfrared radiationDrying kineticModeling thin layer drying |
| spellingShingle | Nuntawat Butwong Sarawut Saenkham Adisak Pattiya Anuwat Saenpong Chinnapat Turakarn Aphichon Mungchu Shenghua Hu Sopa Cansee Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production Case Studies in Thermal Engineering Black soldier fly larvae Infrared radiation Drying kinetic Modeling thin layer drying |
| title | Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production |
| title_full | Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production |
| title_fullStr | Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production |
| title_short | Optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production |
| title_sort | optimizing infrared drying of black soldier fly larvae for sustainable cricket feed production |
| topic | Black soldier fly larvae Infrared radiation Drying kinetic Modeling thin layer drying |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X24016137 |
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