pneumatic flash dryer

Introduction of pneumatic flash dryer

1. Airflow and Particle Separation: In a pneumatic flash dryer, hot air is introduced into the drying chamber at high velocity. This airflow creates a turbulent environment that suspends the wet particles in the air, promoting rapid and efficient drying. The airflow also aids in separating the dried particles from the air stream.
2. Flash Evaporation: The rapid movement of hot air causes flash evaporation of moisture from the wet particles. This sudden evaporation results in quick drying times and prevents overheating or damage to the material being dried.
3. Heat Exchange: The hot air used in the dryer is often heated using a combustion system or heat exchanger. This ensures that the air maintains the desired temperature for effective drying while minimizing energy consumption.
4. Particle Collection: After the drying process, the dried particles are separated from the air stream using cyclones or other separation devices. This allows for efficient collection of the dried product while ensuring that the air released from the dryer is clean and free of particles.
5. Adjustable Parameters: Pneumatic flash dryers offer adjustable parameters such as airflow rate, inlet temperature, and residence time. These parameters can be optimized based on the type of material being dried and the desired moisture content of the final product

Flash dryer principle

1. Material Introduction: Wet material is introduced into the flash dryer through a feed mechanism, typically in the form of a slurry, paste, or granules.
2. Atomization: The wet material is atomized into small droplets or particles using high-speed hot air or gas jets. This atomization process increases the surface area of the material, facilitating rapid drying.
3. Heat Transfer: The atomized material is quickly exposed to a high-temperature airstream within the drying chamber. The hot air or gas transfers heat to the droplets or particles, causing rapid evaporation of moisture.
4. Moisture Evaporation: As the hot air or gas comes into contact with the atomized material, moisture evaporates rapidly from the surface of the droplets or particles. This evaporation process leads to the drying of the material within a short residence time.
5. Separation of Moisture: The evaporated moisture, along with any volatile components, is carried away by the airstream and directed to a separate exhaust system or collection unit. This separation prevents moisture from reabsorbing into the dried material, ensuring effective drying.

Application areas

1. Industry: chemical,pharmaceutical,food,dehydrated vegetables,grain,mining,etc
2. Application: wet potato starch, cassava starch, sweet potato starch, wheat starch and other starch and modified starch