ABSTRACT
The time-temperature distribution in a product during
processing is typically evaluated using the following
equation:
rCp @T
@t ¼ k @
2T
@x2 þ @
2T
@y2 þ @
2T
@z2
ð1Þ
where Cp is the specific heat, kJ/kgK; r the density,
kg m-3; k the thermal conductivity, W m-1 K-1; T the
temperature, C; t the time, sec; and x, y, z the dimensional position.
