The Integrated Fluidized Spray Dryer combine spray drying and fluid bed drying technologies. Operational flexibility enables production of a wide range of physical properties and excellent thermal efficiency because drying at lower temperature.

The spray is created by a spray nozzle atomizer down towards the fluid bed where agglomeration incorporating finer, recycled material takes place. Exhaust air outlet is let through the roof causing further agglomeration in the spray zone. The recirculation system uses cyclones or bag filters, or a combination of both to recycle fines to the spray dryer chamber, the integrated fluid bed, or the external fluid bed. The process produces non-dusty, free flowing agglomerated powders with high flavor retention. Third stage fluid bed drying / cooling can be done .

Sticky products can successfully be dried, and the concept is ideal for drying heat sensitive products, and improved aroma retention is accomplished.

This design concept is successful for drying high fats, hygroscopic, and sticky products that are difficult to handle in more conventional designs.

Benefits

• Individually customized plant delivers the optimum solution for specific process and production requirements.
• Complete process control together with uncompromising technology and engineering ensures production of consistent end-product in accordance with predefined customer specifications.
• Equipment options are available for all capacity requirements from small-scale plant to full industrial production.
• Innovative drying system design together with straightforward service and maintenance access ensures maximum production run-time.
• Consistently high yield, energy-efficiency and low operating costs mean rapid payback and low total cost of ownership.
• Components and equipment designed and engineered for reliability and performance ensure long service life with modest service and maintenance requirements.

Special Features

• Innovative spray drying chamber for efficient drying and long production time between CIP.
• Nozzle atomization for optimum spray of feed material
• Choice of air distribution options for complete control of air flow
• Choice of integrated, second-stage fluid bed options for drying or cooling
• Third-stage, external fluid bed options for final drying and/or cooling