Spray Dryers
U-Tube and Cyclone |
Evaporator Dryer
Technologies has the modern technology and know-how to design, engineer and
supply evaporation and spray drying systems in a variety of process
configurations.
Spray
Drying Systems - Main Component Configurations
Whey
Drying Systems
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Whey and Whey
Permeate Spray Drying system.
In this system configuration, product is
exposed to low temperatures during the drying process to convert
β-lactose to α-lactose crystals in whey or whey permeate.
The result is powder that is non-hygroscopic and free flowing. Main
components of this system include an evaporator, feed system, drying
chamber, lactose conversion belt, vibrating fluid bed, cyclones and
wet scrubber. This type of system is extremely energy efficient with
energy costs up to 24 percent less per lb. of powder compared to
traditional straight through spray drying methods.
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Single-Stage
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Spray dryer only is
used when powder discharged from the drying chamber meets the desired
characteristics without further processing.
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Two-Stage
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Spray drying chamber
with a stationary or vibrating fluid bed mounted beneath the drying
chamber for further drying and/or cooling. This configuration allows
for optional powder fines return. Two-stage drying allows for gentler
handling of the product therefore reducing product degradation. This
system offers better drying economies than single-stage drying.
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Three-Stage
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Spray drying chamber
with integrated fluid bed and external fluid bed. This configuration
allows for optional powder fines return. Three-stage drying is a
highly flexible processing system. The integration of fluid beds
provides further control of drying parameters allowing production of
more difficult to dry products. System advantages include improved
particle agglomeration and reduced product degradation by using lower
drying air temperatures. Three-stage drying offers the best drying
economies by using the least amount of energy.
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Auxiliary
Equipment to Spray Drying Systems
Concentrate Heaters
Heat Recovery Units
Exhaust Air Heat Recovery
Over Pressure Venting
Fire Suppression System
Atomizing Nozzle Video Monitoring System
High Pressure Atomizing
Typical
Products Dried on EDT Spray Drying Systems
Dairy
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Non-Dairy
Products |
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Whole Milk
Skim Milk
Butter Milk
Sweet Whey
Acid Whey
Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey Permeate
Lactose
Cheese Powders
Infant Formulas
Egg Products
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Malto-Dextrines
Flavors
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