Carrier Vibrating Equipment

Vibrating Fluid Bed Dryers

Vibrating Fluid Bed Dryers

CARRIER VIBRATING FLUID BED DRYERS ARE DESIGNED TO DRY AND/OR COOL A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS AT A WIDE RANGE OF FEED RATES.

Like conventional fluid bed dryers, vibrating fluid bed dryers function by passing a process gas directly through a bed of solids via a perforated plate or another type of fluidizing media. Vibration is added to aid in fluidization of more difficult materials.

VIBRATING FLUID BED DRYERS ARE WELL SUITED FOR:

• Material that has a wide particle size distribution — fluid bed dryer vibration will help to discharge oversize particles that will not fluidize.
• Sluggish or sticky materials.
• Temperature sensitive materials — a sub-fluidized condition can be created to produce plug flow and eliminate burning or discoloration of individual particles.
• Fragile materials — low amplitude fluid bed dryer vibration and reduced fluidizing velocity create a gentle bed, which causes less degradation than conventional fluid bed dryers or other mechanical dryers.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF CARRIER VIBRATING FLUID BED DRYERS:

• Lower fluidizing velocities are required, making the fluid bed dryer system more energy efficient.
• Easy to clean and maintain.
• Re-circulated gas and closed-loop systems available for improved efficiency or solvent recovery.
• Clean-in-place and fire suppression systems available as part of the vibrating fluid bed dryer, where necessary.
• Carrier’s patented Delta-Phase® Drive option permits on-line adjustment of angle of vibration and precise retention time control.
• Sanitary, U.S.D.A. (3A) approved vibrating fluid bed dryer construction.