Like conventional fluid bed dryers, vibrating fluid bed dryers function by passing a process gas directly through a bed of solids via a perforated plate or another type of fluidizing media. Vibration is added to aid in fluidization of more difficult materials. Vibrating fluid bed dryers are w... read more
Band dryers find wide application in drying food, chemical and mineral products, where drying is required on a continuous basis. Drying is effected by circulation of hot air through a bed of material as it is carried through the dryer on a conveyor band. The drying enclosure is divided into a number... read more
Tube bundle dryer is indirect contact dryer. The steam heated tube bundle rotates slowly in a stationary housing, the shovels elevate the product to be dried and convey axially throughout the dryer. Product gets in contact with heated tubes and dried. Variety of products can be dried in the tube bun... read more
The golden stalks and plump heads of mature wheat signify the change from an active, green spring to a bountiful, earthy-toned fall. Ripe wheat stems give dried flower arrangements a touch of fall glow and country texture. Wheat grows best in full sun and fast-draining, fertile soils. Harvesting whe... read more
The goal of wheat drying is to reduce grain moisture content to meet the recommended levels for safe, long-term storage. When placed in storage, wheat should be dried quickly to a moisture level of about 12 percent to minimize any quality deterioration. Wheat drying can be accomplished in bins by bl... read more