ABSTRACTA diffusion-bared mathdcal model is prswmed for batch drying of corn in a novel rotating jn spouted bcd device under constant as well as intermitted drying conditions. Such a device is suited for drying of large partides (e.g. grains, beam, seed, etc) for which internal heat and mass tranfer rates control the drying kinetics. Based on literature data for moisture diffusivities the model predictions are compared with experimental data for both continous and time-dependend air supply and/or heat input. Effects of dcvant parameter are evaluated and discussed in the light of potential pnrctieal applications.