Fluidized bed dryers/coolers for bulk material processing

Achieve high-efficiency drying and cooling of bulk materials in continuous operations, optimizing your processing line with minimized energy consumption and precise heat control.

Dries and Cools Granular Materials Efficiently

The Fluidized Bed Dryer/Cooler with Heat Exchangers WS-HF-T/K from Allgaier Process Technology is engineered for high-efficiency drying and cooling in chemical, fodder, and foodstuff industries. Featuring a sophisticated fluidized bed design, this equipment integrates tube bundle heat exchangers for consistent heat transfer. It excels in processing salt, soda, potato granules, and more, delivering end-products like baking soda and animal feed pellets with optimal moisture content. Operating continuously, it supports high throughput while minimizing thermal and electrical energy usage. Compatible with various heating media such as saturated steam and thermal oil, the system’s flexibility extends to handling diverse product types, including those with high initial moisture. Its compact size and reduced air requirements enhance integration into existing lines, while its robust design ensures lower process costs and easy maintenance.

Benefits

  • Maximizes water evaporation and cooling capacity at low temperatures, increasing process efficiency.
  • Reduces energy consumption through optimized heat exchange and minimal hot air use.
  • Supports versatile heating media options for adaptability across different production needs.
  • Compact design streamlines integration, saving valuable floor space.
  • Prevents lump formation, ensuring consistent product quality and reducing maintenance interruptions.

General


Applications
Soda,Biofuels,Chemical products,Foodstuffs,Potato granules,Fodder,Minerals,Salt
End products
Table salt,Dehydrated soup powders,Potato flakes,Mineral nutrients,Baking soda,Animal feed pellets,Soda ash,Burnable pellets
Steps before
Purification,Grinding,Moisture Removal,Pre-heating
Steps after
Cooling,Packing,Sifting,Granulation
Input ingredients
bulk materials,low feed moisture materials,uniform grain size materials,materials with low tendency to form lumps,salt,soda production materials,potato granules
Output ingredients
dried materials,cooled materials,processed bulk materials
Market info
Allgaier Process Technology is known for manufacturing advanced screening, drying, cooling, and sorting equipment for various industries, specializing in custom-engineered solutions and innovative designs to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Technical Specifications


Water Evaporation Capacity
High
Air Volume
Low
Temperature Required
Relatively low
Heating Media
Saturated steam / Hot water / Thermal oil
Dryer Size
Minimum
Air Equipment Design
Compact
Energy Consumption
Minimized thermal and electrical
Heat Transfer
High between heat exchanger tube and fluidized bed
Feed Moisture Tolerance
Low
Grain Size Requirement
Uniform
Lump Formation Tendency
Low

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Fluidized bed with tube bundle heat exchangers
Integrated steps
Drying and Cooling
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Minimum dryer size
Discharge method
Coarse material discharge

Custom Options


Heating Media Type
Saturated steam / Hot water / Thermal oil
Heat Exchanger Type
Tube bundle
Compact Design
Minimum dryer size
Air Handling Components
Supply and exhaust air equipment