Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD)
Fluid bed dryers are a type of drying equipment that use a bed of air or gas to dry materials. They are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drying powders, granules, and other particulate materials.
Choosing the Right Fluid Bed Dryer
The selection of a fluid bed dryer depends on several factors, including:
- Material properties: The physical and chemical properties of the material to be dried will influence the choice of dryer.
- Drying requirements: The desired moisture content and drying rate will determine the dryer’s design and operating parameters.
- Throughput: The required production rate will influence the dryer’s capacity.
- Safety considerations: The dryer must be designed to ensure the safety of operators and the environment.
Features :
- Versatility: Fluid bed dryers can handle a wide range of materials, including powders, granules, and flakes.
- Efficiency: They offer high drying rates due to the intimate contact between the material and the hot air.
- Uniformity: The tumbling action ensures uniform drying and prevents product agglomeration.
- Gentle drying: Fluid bed dryers can be used for temperature-sensitive materials without damaging their properties.
Customization Options :
- Capacity – 5kgs to 500kgs
- FLD and CGMP models available
- MOC S.S. 304/316/316L
- Blower – Steam or Electric heated
Technical Specifications :
Drying Temprature : 50° – 80° C
| Model | Volume (Litres) | Batch Capacity (Kgs) | Motor Speed (H.P.) | Heating Load | Consumption Kgs/Hr at Steam pressure 3Kg/cm2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric(KW) | Steam Approx. | |||||
| FBD-15 | 18 | 5-8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 15 |
| FBD-30 | 100 | 30-40 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 25 |
| FBD-60 | 200 | 60-75 | 10 | 36 | 36 | 50 |
| FBD-120 | 380 | 120-140 | 15 | 54 | 54 | 100 |
| FBD-200 | 650 | 200-225 | 20 | Not Recommended | 160 | |
| FBD-250 | 800 | 250-280 | 25 | Not Recommended | 200 | |
| FBD-300 | 980 | 300 | 30 | Not Recommended | 250 | |
| FBD-500 | 1700 | 500 | 60 | Not Recommended | 430 | |