Fluidized Bed Dryer

Fluidized Bed Dryer This is a dryer in which moisture removal takes place by fluidization of solids particles by hot air. The set-up fitted with a specially designed, vertical Glass Column. The lower portion of the column is filled with fluidizing material. The material is supported on the screen mesh held between two flanges. Air from a compressor is heated in the heater box and passed through the column. Flow control and by-pass valve are fitted to regulate the airflow. At the top outlet of column a cyclone is provided to collect any solid particles taken out by the air stream. EXPERIMENTATION:  To study the fluidized bed drying.  To plot the drying curve under fluidized bed condition. UTILITIES REQUIRED : Electricity Supply : 1 Phase, 220 V AC, 3 kW. Granular and free flowing solid of size 1 to 2 mm. TECHNICAL DETAILS : Column : Material Borosilicate Glass Dia. 80 mm. Total Length 500mm. Cyclone Separator : Material Stainless Steel, Compatible Capacity with collector.  Air Circulation : By forced draft fan, Arrangement is done vary the air flow rate.  Heating Chamber : Compatible capacity  Heater : Nichrome wire heater  Temperature Sensors : RTD PT-100 type. Control panel comprises of : Digital Temp. Controller : 0 199.9°C (For Hot Air) Standard make on/off switch, Mains Indicator etc.  Instruction Manual : An ENGLISH instruction manual will be provided along with the Apparatus  The whole set-up is well designed and arranged in a good quality painted structure.