Activation Energy for Carbohydrate solutions
Table 1: Activation energy data is obtained by fitting the Arrhenius model (equation) to the viscosity data. The viscosity of the carbohydrates in the rheometer was calculated from the slope of shear stress versus shear rate plots, with the internal cylinder rotating at 44 different speeds in the range of 0.028 to 243 rpm. The tabulated values of the parameter Ea, correspond to the fitting of the Arrhenius model.
| ID | Name | Concentration (% w/w) | Volumetric molar fraction φ | Ea (kJ/mol) | RMS (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sucrose | 10 | 0.075 | 16.05832 | 9.16 |
| 2 | sucrose | 20 | 0.155 | 19.96957 | 6.4 |
| 3 | sucrose | 30 | 0.239 | 22.28966 | 3.32 |
| 4 | sucrose | 40 | 0.329 | 26.0641 | 15.4 |
| 5 | sucrose | 50 | 0.424 | 33.04732 | 8.46 |
NOMENCLATURE:
NOTE: The experimental reference temperature was 45°C (318.15 K).
Reference: Telis V. R. N. Telis-Romero J. Mazzotti H. B. & Gabas A. L. (2007). Viscosity of Aqueous Carbohydrate Solutions at Different Temperatures and Concentrations. International Journal of Food Properties 10(1) 185–195. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10942910600673636