Lab-scale spray dryer for small volume powder samples
When developing new formulations, achieving consistent powder quality from small batches is crucial for scalable production success.
Dries and Atomizes Liquids into Precise Powder Samples
The MOBILE MINOR® R&D Spray Dryer from GEA is designed for labs and R&D departments requiring precise powder production from liquid inputs. What sets this equipment apart is its versatility, offering three atomization techniques—rotary, co-current two-fluid nozzle, and two-fluid nozzle in fountain mode—allowing customization based on specific drying needs. It caters to diverse industries, producing samples of protein powders, lactose, and pharmaceutical excipients, among others. With a nominal main process gas flow of 100 kg/h and water evaporation capacity ranging from 0.5 to 6 kg/h, the MOBILE MINOR® efficiently processes small batches, crucial for pilot-scale operations. Integration is seamless with PLC controls enabling easy data logging and remote monitoring. Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, it supports explosion protection and various powder collection options to maintain operational safety and hygiene. Available in corrosion-resistant materials, it meets stringent industry standards and can be tailored to specific project requirements.
Benefits
- Facilitates scale-up with precise lab-scale sample production.
- Enhances operational flexibility with multiple atomization techniques.
- Minimizes resource use with efficient energy and solvent consumption.
- Ensures safety with explosion protection and hygiene features.
- Seamless integration into existing systems with PLC controls.
- Applications
- Food,Chemicals,Fine chemicals,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical powder,Biopharmaceuticals,Enzymes,Pharma,Healthcare,Dairy
- End products
- Protein powders,Fine chemical catalysts,Flavor powders,Antioxidant supplements,Enzyme powders,Vitamin powders,Milk powder,Lactose powder,Instant coffee,Pharmaceutical excipients
- Steps before
- Solution Preparation,Suspension Preparation,Emulsion Preparation
- Steps after
- Powder Collection,Process Data Analysis,Scale-Up to Industrial Production
- Input ingredients
- solutions,suspensions,emulsions,aqueous feedstock,solvent-based feedstock
- Output ingredients
- powder samples,small-volume powder,representative powder samples
- Market info
- GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.
- Nominal main process gas flow
- 100 kg/h
- Water evaporation capacity
- 0.5 - 6 kg/h
- Typical mean particle size
- 5 - 80 μm
- Space requirements (LxWxH)
- 2.5 x 2 x 2.3 m
- Atomization Techniques
- Rotary,Co-current two-fluid nozzle,Fountain mode
- Working mechanism
- Spray drying,atomization
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Atomization techniques
- Rotary,two-fluid nozzle,fountain mode
- Powder collection method
- Flexible options available
- Explosion protection
- Available
- Cleaning method
- Options available
- Data logging
- Available
- Feedstock type
- Aqueous and/or solvent based
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Compact footprint
- 2.5 x 2 x 2.3 m (LxWxH)
- Discharge method
- Flexible options for powder collection
- Control panel type
- Easy-to-handle interface
- Powder Collection Options
- Multiple configurations available
- Feedstock Compatibility
- Aqueous / Solvent based