| dc.description.abstract | The research on Equilibrium Moisture Content (EMC) Determination
of the Nilan leaves by using Oswin, Smith, and Linear Isotherm Equation
Model was aimed at knowing The Equilibrium Moisture Content of the Nilam
Leaves in the condition of certain humidity with various room temperature using
the Oswin, Smith, and Linear Isotherm equation model. In principle, the water
content of agricultural products will be balance due to air humidity around it when
it is placed in open environment. The Equilibrium Moisture Content was really
needed in drying and storage planning. This will be useful to estimate the
increasing or reducing the water content condition and certain relative humidity.
The measurement method of balance water content of nilam leaves using static
model was obtained from the system, surrounding material and air which was
static. Based on the research carried out, it was known that The Equilibrium
Moisture Content was the content of available water when the vapour pressure of
product was equal to its environmental vapour pressure, which depend on the
temperature, relative humidity (RH), air pressure, material type, and the equation
method that were used. Results of the research and Validity Test showed that
Oswin, Smith, and Linear Isotherm equation model can be used in the Equilibrium
Moisture Content of the Nilam leaves in various temperature and humidity. | en_US |
