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Le, Person Stéphane. "Séchage sélectif d'enductions pharmaceutiques." Pau, 1996. http://www.theses.fr/1996PAUU3041.
Full textAbchir, Farid. "Modélisation du séchage sur cylindre." Toulouse, INPT, 1988. http://www.theses.fr/1988INPT001G.
Full textMendez, Lagunas Lilia Leticia. "L'effet des conditions variables de séchage sur la cinétique de séchage et la qualité de l'ail." Thesis, Université Laval, 2007. http://www.theses.ulaval.ca/2007/24563/24563.pdf.
Full textMendez, Lagunas Lilia. "L'effet des conditions variables de séchage sur la cinétique de séchage et la qualité de l'ail." Doctoral thesis, Université Laval, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/19090.
Full textChettaf, Aïssa. "Contribution à l'étude du séchage par rayonnement infrarouge : Application au séchage en couche mince d'une enduction." Valenciennes, 1994. https://ged.uphf.fr/nuxeo/site/esupversions/9a259158-201e-4807-bac7-56fdaf6a482b.
Full textBennani, Abderrahim. "Modélisation du séchage microonde du papier." Nancy 1, 1986. http://www.theses.fr/1986NAN10031.
Full textTewa, Tagne Patrice. "Séchage par atomisation de nanoparticules polymériques." Lyon 1, 2007. http://www.theses.fr/2007LYO10063.
Full textCouture, Frédéric. "Modélisation fine d'un problème de séchage." Bordeaux 1, 1995. http://www.theses.fr/1995BOR10516.
Full textPatil, Maheshchandra. "Séchage innovant de co-produits laitiers." Thesis, Rennes, Agrocampus Ouest, 2022. http://www.theses.fr/2022NSARB355.
Full textSpray drying (SD), although being the standard for producing dairy powders, is an extremely energy intensive process. Replacing SD by disruptive superconcentration-granulation process can reduce energy footprint as much as superconcentration is maximized. This PhD project aimed at understanding the science of dairy superconcentrates in order to identify critical parameters controlling the process. Namely, the evolution of physical properties and the granulation behaviour were characterized for different dairy streams.A dry matter (DM) dependent highly cohesive non-flowing state was shown to limit the extent of superconcentration, whereas the minimum dry powder recirculation for effective granulation was related to the end of cohesive phase. The onset of the cohesive phase was related to the composition of dairy products, and occurred at higher DM for high lactose streams.Moreover, a striking dissimilarity in the granulation behavior was detected for high lactose streams with similar cohesive phase, which was likely due to their higher or lesser cohesiveness. Finally, more efficient granulation was obtained by using whey protein isolate in relation to higher water holding capacity. Overall, high cohesiveness of superconcentrates, which may be related to protein content, negatively impacted superconcentration-granulation process. Conversely, granulation with protein powder showed positive effects, which opens new routes for formulating complex products. The better understanding of the superconcentrates and granulation behavior, in addition to tools and techniques provided by this work, enable the optimization, scale-up and expansion of the novel process for sustainable and profitable manufacturing of powders
Mourad, Mohamad. "Contribution à l'étude des cinétiques de déshydratation et d'évolution de la qualité commerciale du mai͏̈s au cours du séchage en lit fluidisé à flottation." Toulouse, INPT, 1992. http://www.theses.fr/1992INPT050G.
Full textMauget, Bertrand. "Simulation en grands déplacements du comportement mécanique du bois : application au séchage dissymétrique et au séchage sous charge." Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, INPL, 1996. http://www.theses.fr/1996INPL145N.
Full textPoulin, Alain. "Étude expérimentale du séchage par haute fréquence." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape11/PQDD_0003/MQ40615.pdf.
Full textPoulin, Alain. "Étude expérimentale du séchage par haute fréquence." Mémoire, Université de Sherbrooke, 1998. http://savoirs.usherbrooke.ca/handle/11143/1054.
Full textKuntzmann, Sylvie. "Validation du séchage en lit d'air fluidisé." Paris 5, 1991. http://www.theses.fr/1991PA05P093.
Full textSalem, Lembarek Farid. "Étude d'un insolateur serre : application au séchage." Nice, 1987. http://www.theses.fr/1987NICE4105.
Full textDaubersies, Laure Sylvie Véronique. "Séchage de fluides complexes en géométrie confinée." Thesis, Bordeaux 1, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012BOR14582/document.
Full textIn this work, we developed two methods in order to access rapidly and easily physico-chemical, thermodynamic and kinetic properties of complex fluids. We focused on the role of the concentration on these properties. The two methods that we developed are based on the continuous concentration of an aqueous solution thanks to the evaporation of the solvent. The first tool is a microliter droplet confined between two circular plates with a cell height of about 100 µm. Within this two dimensional cylindrical geometry, the evaporation of the droplet is totally described by a model that we developed. The observation of the droplet evaporation combined to local Raman spectroscopy measurements permits us to build a quantitative phase diagram, to measure the activity of the solution and to estimate its mutual diffusion coefficient. The second tool is a microfluidic chip in which water is removed through a thin membrane. This device permits us to build with a few micrograms of solutes a stationary concentration gradient along a microchannel. Raman confocal spectroscopy and small angle X-ray scattering give access to the quantitative phase diagram and also permit to evidence that the mutual diffusion coefficient is discontinuous at some of the phase boundaries
Moreillon, Olivier. "Résines alkydes biosourcées à séchage non-oxydatif." Thesis, Nice, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015NICE4052.
Full textUp to recently, the origin and toxicity of raw material were not a major concern for the chemical industry, the main drivers of innovation being cost and performance. Increasing awareness of sustainability, supported by both public opinion and governments, is now adding a new constraint for chemists to take into account the origin of the raw materials used. In this context, alkyd coatings are making a huge comeback, because based on a binder obtained by polycondensation reactions of renewable raw materials. Conventional alkyd paints chemically dry through an oxidative mechanism, which requires cobalt salt to occur in less than 6 h. Chemical regulations such as REACH tend to limit the use of colbalt salts, because of their potentially carcinogenic effect. After reviewing the current state-of-the-art regarding conventional alkyd resins and cobalt salts alternatives, we proposed three new non-oxidative drying mechanism, each involving a chemical reaction between two key functional groups. Several biobased alkyd resins bearing these chemical groups were synthesized and characterized by physico-chemical analysis. Their drying performances were evaluated by following over time the Persoz hardness, the gloss, the yellowing or the contact angles. These non-oxidative crosslinking mechanisms were then compared with the oxidative drying of a conventional alkyd binder
Flick, Denis. "Analyse du séchage de liquides par dispersion et du séchage sur particules inertes dans un dispositif de type cyclone." Toulouse, INPT, 1989. http://www.theses.fr/1989INPT014G.
Full textAnanias, Rubén A. "Modélisation du séchage convectif basse température et optimisation du séchage du hêtre vis à vis des problèmes de discoloration." Nancy 1, 2000. http://docnum.univ-lorraine.fr/public/SCD_T_2000_0174_A.ANANIAS.pdf.
Full textHirunlabh, Jongjit. "Recherche d'une méthode simple de dimensionnement des séchoirs à chauffage partiellement solaire pour fruits et légumes." Nice, 1988. http://www.theses.fr/1988NICE4246.
Full textDerdour, Lotfi. "Contribution à l'étude du concept de la courbe caractéristique de séchage (CCS) : application au séchage des produits de type plâtre." Lyon 1, 1998. http://www.theses.fr/1998LYO10298.
Full textBossart, Laure. "Contribution à l'optimisation du séchage en lit fluidisé." Doctoral thesis, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2013/ULB-DIPOT:oai:dipot.ulb.ac.be:2013/210839.
Full textKhodaparast, Haghi Akbar. "Étude du séchage lors de l'ennoblissement des textiles." Besançon, 1995. http://www.theses.fr/1995BESA2002.
Full textDieudonné-Georges, Philippe. "Séchage et densification de gels de silice ultraporeux." Montpellier 2, 1998. http://www.theses.fr/1998MON20008.
Full textPuiggali, Jean-Rodolphe. "Séchage de produits naturels : du processus au procédé." Bordeaux 1, 1987. http://www.theses.fr/1987BOR10640.
Full textDicko, Modibo. "Faisabilite technico-economique du séchage solaire au Mali." Perpignan, 1986. http://www.theses.fr/1986PERP0008.
Full textMoreau, Sylvie. "Structure des couches pigmentaires : étude de leur séchage." Grenoble INPG, 1994. http://www.theses.fr/1994INPG0144.
Full textTouzet, Antoine. "Méthodes innovantes de séchage de suspensions de nanocristaux." Thesis, Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018UBFCE009.
Full textNewly active pharmaceutical ingredients very often suffer from low aqueous solubility, a fact that in many cases can lead to poor oral bioavailability. Nanosizing, referring to drug nanocrystals production by size reduction, has demonstrated over the past few years a great potential to overcome this major issue.Since solid oral dosage forms are generally preferred due to stability reasons and patient convenience, the production of nanocrystals in a liquid medium is usually followed by a drying step. The main objective of this drying step is to generate a product suitable for downstream processing operations while at the same time preventing nanocrystal aggregation which can adversely affect the dissolution performance of the dry product in vivo.Several drying techniques such as spray drying and coating/granulation in fluidized bed have been successfully implemented in the pharmaceutical industry. In this work, two innovative freeze drying techniques were investigated and compared to the two above mentioned reference methods. The suitability of cryopelletization and active freeze drying to stabilize ketoconazole nanocrystals has been demonstrated and the key process parameters identified. The formulations generated by these two innovative techniques in the form of pellets or fine powder particles, respectively, were compared to the previously manufactured by fluidized bed and spray drying. In conclusion, this work presents cryopelletization and active freeze drying as suitable second-line processes with potential to address the drying of formulations containing problematic molecules sensible to thermal stress, moisture and/or presenting high production costs
Ast, Johann. "Etude de l'évolution des caractéristiques physico-chimiques des plaquettes forestières en fonction des modalités de stockage et de séchage." Thesis, Nancy 1, 2009. http://www.theses.fr/2009NAN10118/document.
Full textTo answer actual and future energetic and environmental issues, wood development is very important, notably with industrial and collective applications. To answer these needs and follow this development, lots of supplying structures of wood chips are being created. The main difficulty for these companies is guaranty good and stable raw material quality all time, notably concerning moisture content. The objective of this work is to research the most appropriate solutions to answer this problematic. So, the work begins by a bibliographical study that will help to understand the existing systems of drying; drying can be natural (under layer, under shelter …) or artificial (tunnel dryer, rotary dryer …). Then, experiments were put in place to understand and quantify more precisely natural drying parameters impact on wood chips and physico-chemical modifications on wood chips during storage. After, mathematic models are developed to traduce wood chip drying comportment, after models results are compared to experimental results. Finally, economical scenarios were performed to study the different solutions or combinations of solutions to dry wood chips in order to answer technical and economical industrial needs
Tahani, Najat. "Modélisation des contraintes internes dans les matériaux orthotropes cylindriques : séchage d'un billon soumis à un gradient radial d'humidité." Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, INPL, 1988. http://www.theses.fr/1988NAN10225.
Full textChaabouni, Mohamed. "Contribution à l'étude de l'écoulement du grain dans un séchoir industriel à canaux noyés." Châtenay-Malabry, Ecole centrale de Paris, 1992. http://www.theses.fr/1992ECAP0260.
Full textAlidina, Edouard. "Faisabilité technico-économique d'un séchoir hybride réalisé à partir d'un grand hanger métallique : aplication au séchage du paddy." Perpignan, 1991. http://www.theses.fr/1991PERP0113.
Full textLerouge, Thibault. "Transferts (imbibition, séchage) dans des matériaux bi-poreux multifonctionnels." Thesis, Paris Est, 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019PESC2081.
Full textSome multi-scale building materials, like wood, hemp concrete or daub, exhibit high potential properties in terms of hygrometric diffusion (moisture expelling out of a house). In order to get a better insight into those properties, we investigate fluid transportation (soaking/drying) in doubly porous model systems based on polymeric materials envisioned by the double porogen templating approach. They are elaborated with controlled hydrophilicity and various large pore (LP) morphologies within the small pores matrix (SP): cubic or spherical, dispersed or connected by sharp-edged or smoother constrictions. We identify two categories of biporous structures leading to very diverging properties. Firstly, when dispersed large pores are included within the SP matrix, the liquid penetrates in the microporous matrix and the large pores absorb little to no water, and confining air inside them. Regardless the volume ratio of dispersed LP, the rising front is well described with different fluids by the classical Washburn theory inside the matrix only. On the other hand, when the large pores constitute a connected network, a competition between the imbibition within both porous networks (microporous matrix and macroporous network interacting with each other) determine the imbibition mechanism. If the rising of capillary front is fast in the macroporous network (smooth connexions between LP), it dominates the imbibition process, and the liquid can be drained by the smaller pore size close to it. In contrast, if the imbibition is slow in the macroporous network (sharp-edged constrictions between LP), then the microporous matrix controls the dynamic of soaking, and can speed it up with synergetic action highlighted by two distinctive rising fronts. The drying of those saturated biporous materials is investigated with 1H NMR relaxation and contraction monitoring. We demonstrate that drying mechanisms depends on the connectivity of large pores inside the microporous matrix too. Dispersed LP are homogeneously emptying first, resulting from a compression induced by the capillary pressure, whereas a connected LP network is emptying first too, but heterogeneously pore after pore. The drying rate is still constant in both cases during the majority of the desaturation
Gévaudan, Alain. "Etude du séchage par contact de milieux granulaires agites." Lyon, INSA, 1989. http://www.theses.fr/1989ISAL0072.
Full textAfter measuring the thermodynamical (desorption isotherms), physical (density, granulomety) and thermic (conductivity, specifics heat) properties of cassava mash as a function of temperature and humidity, we determined experimentally the drying kinetics of this product and of a model system (alumina particles) as a function of operation variables : plate temperature, initial moisture content and speed of agitation. Moreover, we studied the evolution of the degree of gelatinization of starch with those same operation variables. The coupled heat and mass transfer (drying kinetics mean bed temperature were interpreted by a model based on heat penetration theory. These result will be useful to optimize an industrial process for gari production
Gorand, Yonko. "Séchage de solutions polymères : diffusion mutuelle, instabilités et plissement." Paris 11, 2003. http://www.theses.fr/2003PA112302.
Full textDrying of polymer films is involved in a lot of processes as varnish or paint deposits on a solid plane substrate. The problem takes into account complex physical phenomena, coupling heat and mass transfer from the film to the dried air. In particular, the development of polymer concentration gradient near free surface during solvent evaporation leads to a mutual diffusion process polymer/solvent. Mutual diffusion coefficient is then one of the key parameter describing the process. On one hand, its dependence with mass fraction of solvent when the film reaches concentrated state exclude any experimental approaches. On the other hand, the strong non-linearity of diffusion equation leads to limited theoretical approaches. The first part of this manuscript is devoted to drying kinetics analysis. We show the existence of different possible morphologies and the correlation with heat and mass transfer phenomena. In the second part, we try to get an estimation of the mutual diffusion coefficient using an estimation method and drying kinetics of PIB/toluene films. The method consist to minimize errors between experimental mass data and calculated data obtained from a modelling of the process. The modelization takes into account both heat and mass transfer and mutual diffusion, in a 1D hypothesis. The last part of the manuscript is devoted to experimental observation of wrinkles at the surface of films in some range of drying conditions, and tries to develop a first analysis of the phenomenon
Bastien, Christophe. "Étude du séchage des couches papetières par rayonnement infrarouge." Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, INPL, 1998. http://www.theses.fr/1998INPL042N.
Full textConstant, Thiéry. "Le séchage combiné convection-micro-ondes : modelisation-validation-optimisation." Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, INPL, 1992. http://docnum.univ-lorraine.fr/public/INPL_T_1992_CONSTANT_T.pdf.
Full textHernandez, Jean-Michel. "Séchage du chêne : caractérisation, procédés convectif et sous-vide." Bordeaux 1, 1991. http://www.theses.fr/1991BOR10606.
Full textDjerroud, Dalila. "Modélisation markovienne du séchage continu par contact avec agitation." Thesis, Toulouse, INPT, 2010. http://www.theses.fr/2010INPT0111/document.
Full textIn a drying process, the evacuation of water induced structural and physico-chemical modifications that generate difficulties of flow in the dryer. This study focused on the modeling of agitated indirect continuous dryer. We developed a Markov model to describe the mass transfer, heat transfer and flow in a continuous dryer. The input parameters of the model were determined experimentally on a pasty product, while other parameters were obtained from the scientific literature. The sensitivity study of the moisture content and dry mass retained in the dryer was used to analyze and treat on a hierarchical basis the effects of different operating variables. Finally, we studied the influence of variables operating on the profile of moisture content, the passage time and the simulated curves of residence time distribution. The structural evolution of the product was considered in the model
Salem, Thouraya. "Séchage intermittent du bois d’oeuvre : étude expérimentale et numérique." Thesis, Université de Lorraine, 2016. http://www.theses.fr/2016LORR0177/document.
Full textTimber drying is an energy intensive process, the use of intermittent energy sources is one of the possible solutions to reduce energy consumption during this operation. However, the use of the conventional drying schedules is not suitable because of the fluctuation of energy intake, the use of this type of energy raises several issues as the impact of the fluctuation of temperature on drying quality, or the drying strategies to use in order to achieve a compromise between time, quality and cost. This thesis aims to provide answers to these questions through a balanced approach between experimentation and modeling. The experimental study has shown that intermittent drying conditions do not slow the drying rate compared to drying wherein the equilibrium moisture content and the average dry bulb temperature are identical and maintained constant during drying. Moreover, better quality seems to be obtained by the intermittent drying conditions. These results were compared to simulations of a dual scale numerical model using the code TransPore at the board scale. Its predictive potential was checked and it was later used to better understand the effect of intermittent conditions on the drying quality and time at the board and stack scales. It showed that the oscillation of drying conditions activates the mechanosorption and relaxes some of drying stresses. The benefits on the drying quality are limited when a single board is dried, but benefits may be more important when a boards stack is dried. The intermittent drying seems to be more interesting in the case of slow drying such as drying at low temperature, more difficult species to dry or for thick timbers. The code was then used to compare different drying strategies at low temperature level with oscillate conditions. A compromise was reached between duration and quality by achieving a pre-drying using a low temperature intermittent drying followed by convective drying at higher temperatures, however, the drying time is still long for other configurations imposing an economic feasibility study. An economic module was developed in Fortran and grafted in the multiscale computational model Board-Stack-Kiln to integrate the cost criterion in the study of the different strategies
El, Bari Mounir. "Séchage des cartons présents dans les transformateurs de puissance." Grenoble INPG, 1994. http://www.theses.fr/1994INPG0085.
Full textBaillon, Bruno. "Séchage sous vide micro-ondes combinés de granulés pharmaceutiques." Pau, 1996. http://www.theses.fr/1996PAUU3042.
Full textKlein, Sylvie. "Pilotage du séchage de granulés pharmaceutiques en lit d'air fluidisé." Paris 5, 1988. http://www.theses.fr/1988PA05P135.
Full textMonroy-Rivera, José Alberto. "Etude de la détoxification du manioc au cours du séchage." École nationale supérieure des industries agricoles et alimentaires (Massy, Essonne), 1991. http://www.theses.fr/1991EIAAA002.
Full textChemkhi, Saber. "Séchage d'un milieu déformable non saturé : Modélisation du couplage hygromécanique." Phd thesis, Bordeaux 1, 2008. http://pastel.archives-ouvertes.fr/pastel-00004690.
Full textNguyen, Thu Ha. "Étude expérimentale et modélisation du procédé de séchage des végétaux." Thesis, Lorient, 2015. http://www.theses.fr/2015LORIS370/document.
Full textGreat research works support the sector of drying of fruits and vegetables in a number of ways. Each year, experimental results and mathematical modelling try through conventional and innovative technological processes to protect agricultural products from seasonality and variability in the market prices. Nonetheless, there still exist considerable issues to improve and control this strategic agricultural sector. Swell-drying is very relevant drying process coupling hot air dehydration with Instant Controlled Pressure Drop (DIC). In the present work, carrot and apple were used as a fruit and vegetable model. Scientific literature on drying is unanimous that the drying time decreases with increasing air temperature, decreasing air relative humidity, and reducing thickness. However, the effect of airflow velocity leads to contradictory conclusions. Some authors have claimed that it does not trigger any modification of drying; while some articles tried to establish empirical models of the effective diffusivity versus airflow velocity; what is fundamentally erroneous. This thesis aims at analyzing external and internal transfer phenomena during drying. So, it was possible to recognize the Critical Airflow Velocity CAV depending on the effective diffusivity and the product size, to have the internal water transfer as the limiting phenomenon. From experimental results, an empirical model was established between the effective moisture diffusivity and airflow temperature, water content, and absolute expansion ratio
Morissette, René. "Modélisation et optimisation du séchage artificiel du foin en balles." Thesis, Université Laval, 2006. http://www.theses.ulaval.ca/2006/24113/24113.pdf.
Full textMoutee, Mohssine. "Modélisation du comportement mécanique du bois au cours du séchage." Thesis, Université Laval, 2006. http://www.theses.ulaval.ca/2006/23791/23791.pdf.
Full textA new approach and rheological model for modeling the hygro-thermo-mechanical behaviour of wood during drying process are proposed. This approach is based on the resolution of equilibrium equations of Euler-Bernoulli cantilever beam without any assumption on stress distribution through the thickness. A numerical code was developed to predict stress and deformation evolution of wood cantilever at constant and variable moisture conditions. This code was validated using a classical rheological model (Burger model), where analytical solution exists at constant moisture content. A new global rheological model was therefore developed where free shrinkage, instantaneous stress-strain relationships, time induced creep (viscoelastic creep) and mechano-sorptive creep are taken into account. The constitutive law is based on an elasto-viscoplastic model that takes into account the moisture content gradient in wood, the effect of external load by introducing a viscoplastic deformation threshold (permanent strain), and also the combined effect of load and moisture content variation by adding the mechano-sorptive behavior of wood during drying. For the rheological model parameters identification, a cantilever experimental setup was used. Creep tests at 60°C, at different load levels, at different constant moisture contents, and during drying were carried out on white spruce wood (Picea glauca (Moench.) Voss.) in the radial direction. Thus, the elastic, viscoelastic, viscoplastic and mechano-sorptive properties obtained experimentally were reproduced by simulation. The good agreement between simulation and experimental results confirms the validity of the proposed numerical approach and the developed rheological model for the experimental conditions considered in this work.
Fichot, Julie. "Propriétés de séchage de textures complexes appliquées à la cosmétologie." Phd thesis, Université d'Orléans, 2013. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00859622.
Full textGoavec, Marie. "Séchage des matériaux de chaussée traités à l’émulsion de bitume." Thesis, Paris Est, 2018. http://www.theses.fr/2018PESC1048/document.
Full textThe preparation of cold mix asphalts, composed of aggregates and bitumen emulsion, represent a substantial economic and environmental potential but the presence of water delays the strengthening of the material. Our objective is to understand how the mix dries and how this affects its properties. The drying of pure liquids in simple porous media has been extensively studied : a constant drying rate period as well as a homogeneous distribution of water are observed until 90% of the water has been extracted; afterwards the drying rate decreases. Studies have shown that the drying of complex fluids (ionic solutions, suspensions, gels) is very different due to the transport and/or accumulation of the fluid’s non-vaporizable elements. We chose to study first the drying of the complex fluid i.e. the bitumen emulsion as well as silicone oil emulsions to understand better the drying mechanisms, then the drying of the complex fluid in a porous media. We used Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to monitor the internal characteristics of our systems. This allowed us to show that water is extracted uniformly over the drying emulsion’s entire thickness ($approx$cm), leading to the progressive droplet compaction and deformation. However, a water concentration gradient forms near the free surface, which ultimately slows the drying as droplets coalesce. We then show that the drying rate of a porous medium initially saturated with emulsion decreases from the beginning of drying. The rapid formation and progression of a dry area in the porous medium and the absence of bitumen transport partly explain this but it is very likely that the bitumen emulsion’s drying characteristics contribute to the decreasing drying rate