Fluidized Bed Dryer Description and Specifications for Lab Tenders
Fluidized Bed Dryer.
Fluidized Bed Dryer
This is a dryer in which moisture removal takes place by fluidization
of solids particles by hot air. The set-up fitted with a specially
designed, vertical Glass Column. The lower portion of the column is
filled with fluidizing material. The material is supported on the screen
mesh held between two flanges. Air from a compressor is heated in the
heater box and passed through the column. Flow control and by-pass valve
are fitted to regulate the airflow. At the top outlet of column a
cyclone is provided to collect any solid particles taken out by the air
stream.
EXPERIMENTATION:
To study the fluidized bed drying.
To plot the drying curve under fluidized bed condition.
UTILITIES REQUIRED :
Electricity Supply : 1 Phase, 220 V AC, 3 kW.
Granular and free flowing solid of size 1 to 2 mm.
TECHNICAL DETAILS :
Column : Material Borosilicate Glass Dia. 80 mm. Total Length 500mm.
Cyclone Separator : Material Stainless Steel, Compatible Capacity with collector.
Air Circulation : By forced draft fan, Arrangement is done vary the air flow rate.
Heating Chamber : Compatible capacity
Heater : Nichrome wire heater
Temperature Sensors : RTD PT-100 type.
Control panel comprises of :
Digital Temp. Controller : 0 199.9°C (For Hot Air) Standard make on/off switch, Mains Indicator etc.
Instruction Manual : An ENGLISH instruction manual will be provided along
with the Apparatus
The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.