FLUID-BED DRYERS

LOW MAINTENANCE FLUID BED DRYING

The Mitchell Fluid-Bed Dryer is fluid bed type dryer based upon the plug flow principal operating just below product fluidising velocity. Drying is assisted by agitation of the product bed which not only reduces air velocity but also aids mixing of the bed and control of residence time.

The Fluid-Bed Dryer

• Inlet air temperatures up to 450c
• Bed Depths up to 300mm
• Enhanced heat transfer
• Increased energy efficiency
• Even product treatment
• Mixing on the bed
• Low fines carry over
• Controlled residence time
• Easy clean
• Low Maintenance
• Reliable operation
• Large range of capacities
• Integral product cooling available

Applications: Foodstuffs; Pharmaceuticals; Chemicals and Minerals.