Batch Dryer

Product Description

• Operation: Batch dryers work by placing a fixed quantity of material into the dryer at one time. This material is dried using heat and often airflow until it reaches the desired level of moisture content.

• Types: There are various types of batch dryers depending on the application and material being dried. Common types include tray dryers, rotary dryers, and fluidized bed dryers.

• Advantages:

  • Suitable for small-scale production or where different materials or batches require separate drying cycles.
  • Flexibility in drying different types of materials with varying moisture content.

• Applications: Batch dryers are used in industries such as food processing (e.g., drying fruits, vegetables), pharmaceuticals (e.g., drying medicinal herbs), chemicals, and agriculture (e.g., drying grains).
  

• Design considerations: Factors such as heat source, drying temperature, airflow rate, and batch size are critical in designing and operating batch dryers efficiently.