Fluid Bed Drying
Fluid Bed Drying covers SINOTHERMO's vertical, horizontal, vibrating and blending fluidized-bed dryers that suspend granular material in hot air for fast, uniform drying. Vertical and horizontal configurations suit different throughput and footprint needs, while vibrating and blending designs add mechanical assist.
ZLG-Horizontal Vibrating Fluidized Bed Dryer
Categories: Convection Dryer, Fluidized Bed Dryer, Vibrating Dryer
Continuous Drying Solution for Granular Materials:
Operating on the principle of fluidization combined with vibration, the Vibrating Fluid Bed Dryer processes granules by circulating them on heated air that dries them evenly. This approach minimizes surface damage, prevents pollution thanks to its enclosed design, and gives granules time to settle — facilitating stable, continuous production.
- Input:
- Granules with moisture content < 20%
- Output:
- Granules with 1%–5% moisture content
- Temperature:
- Inlet air temperature < 200°C
- Additional Feature:
- Cooling
FG-Vertical Fluidized Bed Dryer
Categories: Convection Dryer, Fluidized Bed Dryer
Solution for Batch Drying of Granules and Powder:
The Vertical Fluid Bed Dryer fluidizes materials with an upward air stream that promotes contact for quick drying or cooling. Designed specifically for batch production, it allows taller bed heights than horizontal fluidized bed dryers and is commonly paired with wet granulation machines.
- Input:
- Powders and Granules, moisture < 20%
- Output:
- Powders and Granules, moisture 3%–5%
- Temperature:
- Inlet air temperature < 100°C
- Additional Feature:
- Convertible to a spray fluidized bed granulator
XF-Horizontal Fluidized Bed Dryer
Categories: Convection Dryer, Fluidized Bed Dryer
Versatile Continuous Drying for Granules and Powder:
The Horizontal Fluidized Bed Dryer aerates damp materials with an upward air stream to dry or cool them. Built for continuous manufacturing, it offers residence times from a few seconds to minutes, ensuring effective processing.
- Input:
- Powders and Granules, moisture < 20%
- Output:
- Powders and Granules, moisture 3%–5%
- Temperature:
- Inlet air temperature < 100°C
- Additional Feature:
- Cooling
GFG-Vertical Blending Fluidized Bed Dryer
Categories: Convection Dryer, Fluidized Bed Dryer
Fluidized Bed Drying with Built-In Mixing:
The Vertical Blending Fluidized Bed Dryer is equipped with a mixing mechanism that helps form a fluidized bed inside the vessel when handling heavy loads. Ideal for mass production, it can process thick materials and is typically paired with wet granulation setups.
- Input:
- Powder and Granules, moisture < 20%
- Output:
- Powder and Granules, moisture 3%–5%
- Temperature:
- Inlet air temperature < 100°C
- Additional Feature:
- Stirring, Cooling
Suspending Particles in Hot Air for Fast, Uniform Drying
The ZLG horizontal vibrating, FG vertical, XF horizontal and GFG vertical blending fluidized bed dryers all suspend granular material in an upward stream of hot air, maximizing surface contact for fast, even heat and mass transfer.
Fluid Bed Drying Configuration Choices
Vertical beds (FG) suit compact installations with straightforward drying needs. Horizontal beds (XF) suit longer residence times and higher continuous throughput. Vibrating (ZLG) and blending (GFG) designs add mechanical assist for materials prone to uneven fluidization or requiring in-process mixing.
