Static fluid bed dryer for powder and granular materials

Achieve optimal moisture control in powder and granular products, ensuring quality and consistency, with a high-capacity fluid bed dryer that excels in continuous operations.

Efficiently Dries and Cools Powders and Granules

The Static Fluid Bed Dryer from GEA is designed for high-efficiency drying and cooling across a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing. This equipment fluidizes materials on a cushion of air or gas, allowing for uniform heat and mass transfer. It’s particularly effective for applications involving powders and granules, such as milk powder, detergent granules, and pharmaceutical tablets, ensuring precise moisture removal.

This dryer supports continuous, high-capacity operations and features a high temperature design for non-heat sensitive products, optimizing operational efficiency and reducing energy consumption. The system is PLC-controlled, enabling seamless integration into existing production lines with the potential for remote monitoring. Available with multiple zones and temperature settings, it can adapt to specific process requirements, making it highly versatile.

GEA’s Static Fluid Bed Dryer conforms to industry hygiene standards, with options for easy maintenance via removable bed plates and cleaning systems, minimizing downtime. Fabricated from materials that withstand corrosive environments, it ensures long operational life and compliance with regulatory certifications like GMP, essential for pharmaceutical applications. Customizable features allow engineering adjustments to meet unique production demands.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with continuous, high-capacity operation.
  • Optimizes energy savings through dynamic fluidization and controlled temperatures.
  • Ensures product quality and compliance with hygienic standards in sensitive applications.
  • Minimizes maintenance downtime with easily removable and cleanable components.
  • Adapts to a wide range of materials, including non-heat sensitive products, with customizable settings.

General


Applications
Crystalline materials,Non-heat sensitive products,Powder production,Granular materials,Hygienic applications,Chemical bulk products
End products
Pharmaceutical tablets,Ammonium nitrate,Milk powder,Baking soda,Sugar crystals,Vitamin c crystals,Detergent granules,Instant coffee granules,Flour powder,Fertilizer granules
Steps before
Grinding,Emulsification,Purification,Mixing
Steps after
Cooling,Secondary drying,Packing,Coating
Input ingredients
powder,crystalline materials,granular materials,wet powder chemical bulk products
Output ingredients
dried powder,cooled powder,processed powder,non-heat sensitive products
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.

Technical Specifications


Fluidizing Gas Velocity
Sufficient to support particle weight
Heat Transfer Rate
Very high due to intimate particle contact
Production Capacity Turndown Ratio
High
Temperature Capability
High inlet temperatures for non-heat sensitive products
Distributor Plate Design
Ensures even distribution of fluidizing gas
Material Behavior
Free-flowing boiling liquid-like state
Gas Recycle Option
Open circuit partial gas recycle
Drying/Cooling Zones
Multiple zones and stages
Thermal Duty Supply/Removal
Up to 90% by contact heat exchange tubes
Bed Plate Removability
Easily removable bed plates

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Fluidized bed drying
Integrated Steps
Drying and cooling
Automation Level
PLC
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous
Energy Efficiency
High thermal efficiency
Cleaning Method
Manual or CIP
Airflow Control
Even distribution via distributor plate

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Moisture removal type
Surface and bound moisture
Particle size distribution
Powder,crystalline,granular
Temperature tolerance
High temperature
Material cohesiveness
Varied cohesiveness
Product sensitivity
Non-heat sensitive
Product type
Powder,chemical bulk products

Custom Options


Design Variations
Stirred Fluid Beds,Deep Fluid Beds,High Temperature Fluid Beds,Contact Tubes and Plates,Multiple Zones and Stages,Integral Drying/Cooling
Gas Distribution System
Even Distribution via Distributor Plate
Residence Time
Extended or Flexible
Temperature Control
Multi-zone with various temperatures
Construction Material
Brick,Castable,Metallic Lined Washable Refractory
Gas Circuit Design
Open Circuit,Partial Gas Recycle,SSD
Configuration
Plug Flow or Well Mixed,Straight Sides or Expanded Canopy
Heat Exchange
Contact Heat Exchange Tubes within Deep Fluidized Bed
Maintenance
Easily Removable Bed Plates