Industrial seaweed drum dryer
Optimize your seaweed and algae processing with an advanced drum drying solution that effectively removes up to 90% of moisture, ensuring quality end-products like dried sheets and powders, while minimizing energy consumption through innovative heat exchange technology.

Dries and Dehumidifies Seaweed and Algae
The Seaweed Drum Dryer from Sirputis exemplifies tailored engineering for efficient drying of seaweed and algae. This fully automatic system utilizes a rotary drum that integrates a built-in electric heater and dehumidifier, enabling precise temperature control and ensuring effective moisture extraction, removing up to 90% moisture from the feedstock. Designed for the production of high-quality dried seaweed sheets, powders, and biomass pellets, this dryer is ideal for applications in food, agriculture, aquaculture, and algae processing.
The system features forced hot airflow circulation within a closed loop, creating optimal conditions for drying while maintaining the integrity of the raw material. Its rotary drum is made from AISI316 stainless steel, ensuring durability and compatibility with marine bioproducts. With a 5.2 m3 drum volume and a loading weight capacity of 1.2 tons, the system supports continuous high-capacity operations.
Adaptable to various heat sources such as electricity, bio-gas, or liquid fuel systems, the dryer achieves energy efficiency through innovative heat exchange technology, reducing operational costs. The adjustable drum tilt angle and rotation speed of 3–5 rpm contribute to flexibility in processing different algae species. Supported by PLC controls, the system integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, granting real-time monitoring and adjustments.
Benefits
- Enhances drying efficiency by removing up to 90% moisture, preserving product quality.
- Minimizes energy costs with advanced heat exchange technology.
- Adapts to various fuel sources, offering operational flexibility.
- Supports continuous high-capacity production, reducing processing time.
- Ensures material integrity with adjustable drying parameters for different algae types.
- Applications
- Biomass drying,Seaweed,Algae
- End products
- Dried seaweed sheets,Seaweed powder,Biomass pellets,Dried algae powder
- Steps before
- Harvesting,Washing,Sorting
- Steps after
- Packing,Storing
- Input ingredients
- raw seaweed,seaweed moisture,algae feedstock
- Output ingredients
- dried seaweed,up to 90% moisture removed
- Market info
- Drum length
- 4500 mm
- Drum diameter
- 1150 mm
- Drum tilt angle
- +-5 degrees
- Drum rotation speed
- 3-5 rpm
- Motoreducer power
- 3 kW
- Hydraulic power for drum tilting
- 1 kW
- Standard heat source for the dryer
- Electricity,100 kW
- Optional heat source for the dryer
- Biofuel,oil
- Drying time for 50kW capacity
- 24h/ 1000kg
- Drum volume
- 5.2 m³
- Loading weight
- 1.2 t
- Materials
- Drum
- Total dryer system floor occupation
- 7500 x 4000 mm
- Total dryer system weight
- 3500 kg
- Dryer weight
- 2100 kg
- L x W x H
- 5900 x 1550 x 2500 mm
- Warm air inlet and outlet nozzles
- d600 mm
- Drying mechanism
- Rotary drum
- Moisture removal capability
- Up to 90%
- Automation level
- Fully automatic
- Temperature adjustment
- Adjustable based on seaweed characteristics
- Airflow circulation
- Forced hot airflow circulation
- Energy efficiency
- Heat exchange technology reduces consumption
- Fuel flexibility
- Natural gas,bio-gas,or liquid fuel
- Drum rotation speed
- 3-5 rpm
- Cycle duration
- 24h/1000kg for 50kW capacity
- Control system
- Integrated heater and fan
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Good with seaweed
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel AISI316
- Cleanability
- Easy cleaning due to stainless steel
- Density/particle size
- Suitable for varying densities
- Moisture removal capability
- Up to 90%
- Machine footprint
- 7500 x 4000 mm
- Drum size
- 4500 mm (length) x 1150 mm (diameter)
- Drum tilt angle
- +-5 degrees
- Drum rotation speed
- 3-5 rpm
- System weight
- 3500 kg
- Drum material
- Stainless steel – AISI316
- Frame material
- Steel S235 powder coated or zinc galvanized
- Warm air inlet and outlet nozzles
- d600 mm
- Discharge method
- Automatic
- Drum Tilt Angle
- +-5 degrees
- Drum Rotation Speed
- 3-5 rpm
- Heat Source
- Electricity / Biofuel / Oil
- Drying Temperature Adjustment
- Based on algae species
- Power Options
- Electric / Natural gas / Bio-gas / Liquid fuel