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Henderson Equation for EMC Calculation

This document provides the solution to determining the values of constants c and n in Henderson's equation using experimental data on equilibrium moisture content (EMC) at different relative humidity (RH) and temperature levels. It shows the calculations of taking the logarithm of Henderson's equation for two sets of experimental conditions and setting them equal to determine n. Then n is substituted back into one of the equations to calculate c. The values found are n=2.07 and c=8.5 x 10-6.

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Henderson Equation for EMC Calculation

This document provides the solution to determining the values of constants c and n in Henderson's equation using experimental data on equilibrium moisture content (EMC) at different relative humidity (RH) and temperature levels. It shows the calculations of taking the logarithm of Henderson's equation for two sets of experimental conditions and setting them equal to determine n. Then n is substituted back into one of the equations to calculate c. The values found are n=2.07 and c=8.5 x 10-6.

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Tam-awen , Kym Christian S

BSAENG’G 5A
Equilibrium Moisture Content

Example: determine the values of c and n from the Henderson’s equation for the following data
obtained from thin layer paddy drying studies:
RH= 30 Percent, t= 50o C, Me = 10.5 percent
RH= 55 Percent t= 50o C, Me = 15.5 percent

Solution:
Henderson’s equation is expressed as,
1-RH = exp [-CTMen]
Where: RH= Relative humidity, decimal
c= a constant, dimensionless
T= temperature, Kelvin
Me= equilibrium moisture content, EMC, dry basis ,percent
n= a constant, dimensionless
Putting condition (eq.1) in Hendorson’s equation we get
1-0.3 =exp [-c (50+273) (10.5)n]
0.7 = exp [-c x 323 X (10.5)n]
e-0.357=exp [-c x 323 X (10.5)n]
0.357 = c x 323 x (10.5)n
Substituting condition (eq.2) in Henderson’s equation we get
1-0.55 = exp [-c (50 +273) (15.5)n]
0.45 = exp [-c x 323 x (15.5)n]
e-0.796 = exp [-c x 323 x (15.5)n]
0.796 = c x 323 x (15.5)n
Dividing equation (2) by equation (1),
0.796 𝑐 𝑥 323 𝑥 (15,5)𝑛
=
0.357 𝑐 𝑥 323 𝑥 (10.50)𝑛
15.5 𝑛
2.23 = (10.5)

(1.475)n = 2.23
Therefore, n = 2.07
Substituting the value of n in equation (1),
0.357 = c x 323 (10.5)2.07
0.357
c =323 𝑥 130

Therefore, c= 8.5 x 10-6

Reference: Singh, R.P. 2001, “Postharvest Technology, Cereals,


Pulses, Fruits, Vegetables”, Science Publisher Inc.

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