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The methodology for the optimization of the drying parameters on solar drying of copra was investigated and studied in this paper. This paper investigates the influence of the process parameters like initial mass, inclination angle and time period on the output parameters such as weight reduction rate and moisture content. Based on the analysis, optimal levels of parameters were determined and the same was validated through the confirmation test. The confirmation results reveal that, there is considerable improvement in the weight reduction rate, moisture content and grey relational grade and they improved by 37.36%, 32.28% and 32.94 % respectively. It is observed that the drying performance can be effectively improved with respect to the initial parametric setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Answers questions on the process of grooving suction rolls in the paper industry. Reasons for grooving suction rolls; Effect of grooving on cover Pusey & Jones index, a measure of hardness; Effects of grooving; Use of suction rolls in papermaking machines to aid in water removal and to control the wet paper web during the paper making process.