Pea fiber drying solutions for food or feed applications

Ensure top-tier product quality with precise drying of pea fiber, critical for maintaining nutritional and sensory profiles in plant-based foods and animal feeds, while optimizing energy efficiency through advanced ring dryer configurations.

Dries and Concentrates Pea Fiber for Production

The Feed-Type Ring Dryer from Dedert Corporation revolutionizes the drying process for pea processing applications. This equipment is distinguished by its short residence time and centrifugal classification manifold, significantly enhancing dryer efficiency while maintaining product quality. Ideal for plant-based protein producers and food ingredient manufacturers, it processes pea fiber, starch, and solubles into high-value isolates and concentrates, suitable for a variety of end products including nutritional supplements and livestock feed mixes. The OC Ring Dryer configuration ensures pea fiber retains its nutritional integrity in food applications, while the PGR solution optimizes energy recovery for animal feed production. Engineered for continuous, high-speed operation, this dryer integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, utilizing ambient air in a 1-pass configuration to prevent contamination. Dedert’s design minimizes energy use through a gas-heated evaporator, ensuring both environmental and economic efficiency, making it a vital component for enhancing processing capacity and product quality.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality by minimizing exposure to high temperatures.
  • Increases energy efficiency with partial gas recycle for reduced operating costs.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines for uninterrupted processing.
  • Maintains nutritional integrity in food applications with clean air drying.
  • Reduces emissions and environmental impact through advanced energy-recovery design.

General


Applications
Grains,Animal feed,Chemical,Plant-based protein,Food ingredients,Starch,Biofuel
End products
Nutritional supplements,Nut-free snacks,Pea protein concentrate,Pea protein isolate,Plant-based meat alternatives,Bakery ingredients,Pet food,Gluten-free breads,Pea fiber,Pea starch,Livestock feed mixes,Ready-to-eat meals,Lactose-free drinks,Protein bars
Steps before
Wet Fractionation,Concentration
Steps after
Packing,Quality Control
Input ingredients
Yellow Peas,Chickpeas,Peas
Output ingredients
High-Value Protein Concentrate,Protein Isolate,Pea Fiber,Pea Starch,Pea Solubles
Market info
Dedert is known for its expertise in designing and supplying advanced drying and evaporation technologies, serving the chemical, food, and other processing industries with innovative and efficient engineered-to-order solutions.

Technical Specifications


Dryer Configuration
Open-Circuit (OC) / Partial Gas Recycle (PGR)
Drying Time
Short residence time
Temperature Control
Low temperature environment
Heat Source
Indirect heating / Steam-heating
Recirculation Method
Partial Gas Recycle (PGR)
Exhaust Stream Handling
Exhaust recirculation with Gas Heated Evaporator (GHE)
Energy Recovery
Energy recovery through GHE
Drying Medium
Ambient fresh air
Drying Efficiency
Maximum dryer efficiency via centrifugal classification manifold
Product Quality Control
Prevents discoloration and off-tastes

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Ring Dryer
Integrated steps
Drying,solids recycle
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Variable,may include PLC
Energy efficiency
PGR for improved efficiency
Cleaning method
CIP / Open-Circuit for food
Heat source
Indirect or steam heating
Contamination prevention
Ambient fresh air,1-pass configuration

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Customizable based on application
Dryer type
OC Ring Dryer / PGR Ring Dryer
Discharge method
Ring Dryer with centrifugal classification manifold
Feed type
Solid recycling to a high-temperature feed zone
Control panel type
PLC-controlled
Heating method
Indirect / Steam-heating
Cooling method
Optional Fluid Bed Cooler

Custom Options


Heating source configuration
Indirect heating / Steam-heating
Dryer type
OC Ring Dryer / PGR Ring Dryer
Gas flow configuration
Open-Circuit / Partial Gas Recycle