Continuous hot air conveying dryer for chemical and pharmaceutical industries

Ensure rapid moisture removal with high-temperature drying, ideal for handling slurries, wet solids, or when instant evaporation is critical for maintaining product integrity.

Dries and Atomizes Slurries and Wet Solids

The RINA Flash Dryer from Riera Nadeu is designed for industries requiring rapid drying of slurries and wet solids, utilizing a high-temperature continuous pneumatic process that ensures efficient moisture removal. This versatile dryer, suitable for applications in pharmaceuticals, biotech, chemicals, food, mining, oil, and gas industries, offers a solution for transforming challenging materials into fine powders.

The RINA Flash Dryer operates by utilizing atomization or dosing of the material into a specialized drying chamber available in toroidal or straight configurations. The toroidal design maximizes turbulence to enhance drying efficiency and particle disaggregation, while the straight design provides a laminar flow for consistent drying results. Both configurations ensure optimal solvent and energy efficiency, minimizing particle loss through optional cyclones, bag filters, or scrubbers.

With a modular design, the RINA Flash Dryer offers flexible integration into existing production lines with easy adaptation for space constraints and local emission requirements. It is equipped to handle up to 3,500 kg/h of wet product, making it ideal for large-scale operations. Materials used in construction can be customized for abrasive applications, ensuring longevity and maintaining low maintenance needs.

Certified for use in explosive hazardous environments, the dryer can also operate in a closed-loop circuit with nitrogen. The RINA Flash Dryer promises seamless automation and integration, supporting efficient production workflows and enhancing overall plant productivity.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with rapid, continuous drying of slurries and wet solids.
  • Minimizes particle loss, ensuring compliance with local emission regulations.
  • Adapts to space constraints with its modular and compact design.
  • Certified for safe operation in explosive hazardous environments.
  • Reduces maintenance costs with durable construction and minimal moving parts.

General


Applications
Chemicals,Food,Gas,Oil,Biotech,Abrasive products,Mining,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Petroleum catalysts,Carbide powders,Antibiotics,Mineral concentrates,Instant coffee powder,Chemical catalysts,Natural gas desulfurization agents
Steps before
Grinding,Dosing,Atomization,Purification
Steps after
Powder Separation,Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
slurries,wet solid,suspension,disaggregated wet solid
Output ingredients
dry powder,fine granulometry,dry particles
Market info
Riera Nadeu is known for its expertise in manufacturing centrifuges and drying equipment, particularly for industrial applications. They are reputed for high-quality, customized, engineered-to-order solutions in separation technologies for various industries.

Technical Specifications


Evaporation Capacity
Up to 1500 kg/h
Throughput (Wet product)
Up to 3000 kg/h
Dry Product Capacity
Up to 6000 kg/h
Drying Chamber Design
Toroidal / Straight
Pneumatic Conveying
Yes
Particle Size Management
Fine Granulometry
System Configuration
Cyclone / Bag filter / Scrubber
Modularity
Modular Design
Maintenance Cost
Low
Operation Type
Continuous
Safety Adaptation
Hazardous Area Certification
Closed Loop Circuit
Nitrogen
Lining for Abrasive Products
Special Material
Automation
Potential for PLC Control
Temperature Configuration
Elevated Temperature
Nozzle Type
Bi-fluid Nozzle

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Continuous hot air conveying dryer
Flow type
Continuous pneumatic
Turbulence regime
Toroidal design for turbulent regime
Recirculation
Heavy particles recirculate in toroidal design
Particle separation
Cyclone,bag filter,scrubber
Modularity
Modular system design
Adaptability
Can work in closed loop circuit with Nitrogen
Explosion safety
Adaptable for hazardous areas with certifications

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Chamber shape
Toroidal / Straight
Feed method
Atomizing slurries / Dosing wet solid
Discharge method
Pneumatic conveying

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI
Compact footprint
Yes
Modularity
Yes
Installation design
Toroidal / Straight
Powder separation system configuration
Cyclone / Bag filter / Scrubber
Lining material for abrasiveness
Special material
Explosion-proof design
ATEX compliant
Circuit configuration
Closed loop with Nitrogen