drum rotary dryer
The drum rotary dryer is a highly efficient drying equipment, which is widely used in industrial production, especially in the fields of mining, chemical industry, food processing, etc.
drum rotary dryer Introduction
The drum rotary dryer is a highly efficient drying equipment, which is widely used in industrial production, especially in the fields of mining, chemical industry, food processing, etc. The main feature of this dryer is its drum design, which realizes the material drying process through the rotation of the drum.
The working principle of the drum rotary dryer is that the wet material is put into the dryer from one end, and under the turning of the evenly distributed scrapers in the inner drum, the material is evenly distributed and dispersed in the dryer, and is fully in contact with the downstream (countercurrent) hot air, thereby accelerating the driving force of drying heat transfer and mass transfer.
During the drying process, the material is controlled to move to the other end of the dryer under the action of the inclined scraper and the hot air flow, and the finished product is discharged through the star-shaped discharge valve.
The main functions of drum rotary dryer
Drying of Magnetic, Heavy, and Float Concentrates of Metals and Non-metallic Minerals
The drum rotary dryer is suitable for processing magnetic, heavy, and float concentrates of various metallic and non-metallic ores, ensuring the drying treatment of the ores.
Clay in the Cement Industry and Coal Slurry in the Coal Mining Industry
In cement production and coal mine processing, drum rotary dryer also play a significant role, effectively drying materials such as clay and coal slurry.
High Degree of Mechanization and Large Production Capacity
Drum rotary dryer have a high degree of mechanization and can handle large volumes of materials, meeting the needs of large-scale production.
Low Fluid Resistance and Low Functional Consumption
Its design reduces the resistance of fluids passing through the drum, thereby lowering energy consumption and improving energy efficiency.
Strong Adaptability to Material Characteristics
Drum rotary dryer can adapt to different types of material characteristics, effectively drying both solid and liquid materials.
Stable Operation and Uniform Product Drying
This equipment operates stably, ensuring the uniformity of the dried product and enhancing the stability of product quality.
Suitable for Various Material Forms
In terms of raw material form, drum rotary dryer can handle materials such as centrifugally dewatered filter cakes, pressure filter cakes, freely flowing powders, granules, flakes, fibers, etc.
The structure of the drum rotary dryer
Drum
The drum is the core component of the rotary drum dryer, typically made of metal and shaped like a long cylinder. The inner surface of the drum usually features special structures and coatings to increase contact area with the material and enhance the drying effect.
Drive System
This includes the motor, reducer, and coupling, which drive the drum's rotation.
Drum Bearings
These support and rotate the drum, usually lubricated with grease or high-temperature lubricants.
Conveying System
This includes the feeding device and material distributor, which transport the material into the drum.
Heating System
This provides the heat source, transferring heat to the drum. Common heating methods include steam heating, electric heating, and natural gas heating.
Exhaust System
This includes exhaust pipes, fans, and dust collectors, which expel the humid air and steam from the drum to achieve the drying effect.
Main advantages of drum rotary dryer
Efficient Drying
The drum rotary dryer achieves rapid drying by rotating the internal drum and generating hot air with heating elements. It is suitable for a variety of materials, including those in the chemical, brewing, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, fertilizer, and municipal sludge treatment industries.
High Degree of Mechanization and Large Production Capacity
The rotary drum dryer features a high degree of mechanization and can handle large production volumes, making it suitable for large-scale production.
Low Fluid Resistance and Low Functional Consumption
The drum design reduces resistance as the fluid flows through, lowering energy consumption and improving energy efficiency.
Strong Adaptability to Material Characteristics
The drum rotary dryer adapts well to different material characteristics, including temperature-sensitive materials, achieving efficient drying while maintaining product quality.
Stable Operation and Good Product Drying Uniformity
The internal lifting blades ensure that the material distributes and disperses evenly within the dryer, fully contacting the hot air and ensuring uniform drying and stable operation.
High Drying Rate, Flexible Operation, and High Thermal Efficiency
The drum rotary dryer is designed for a high drying rate, with thermal efficiency reaching 80-90%, making it suitable for applications requiring rapid drying.
Suitable for Heat-Sensitive Materials
The rotary drum dryer is especially suitable for materials that need low-temperature drying and large-scale continuous drying, such as HP foaming agents and distiller's grains.
Operation Under Reduced Pressure Conditions
In certain applications, the rotary drum dryer can operate under reduced pressure conditions, suitable for environments requiring special drying conditions.
Application of drum rotary dryer
drum rotary dryer is widely used for drying small particles of loose materials in chemical industry, light industry, agriculture, food industry, feed industry and other industries. For example, in light industry, it can dry brewer’s grain, bean dregs, grain, sawdust, Marc, sand, slag and other drugs; In chemical industry, it can dry small particles, powdered materials and inorganic minerals and other materials; In starch industry, it can dry corn germ, corn bran, corn (maize) fibre, protein powder, etc: In feed industry, it can dry bran, corn pieces, bean dregs,etc; In fish industry, it can dry fodder of fish and shrimp; In oil industry, it can dry rapeseed (not as seeds). In breeding industry, it can dryer chicken manure, pig manure, cow dung and others.
Technical parameters of drum rotary dryer
Model | HKB-1060 | HKB1290 | HKB-1590 | HKB-2090 | |
Dimension(mm) | 9000×1500×2000 | 12000×1700×2200 | 12000×2000×2500 | 12000×2500×2800 | |
Output(t/h) | 0.5-1 | 2-5 | 5-10 | 10-20 | |
Power(kw) | 12 | 18.7 | 25 | 30 | |
Weight(t) | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20 | |
Pipe range(m) | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Diameter of pipe(m) | 1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2 | |
Dust catcher | Diameter(m) | 1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Height(m) | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
Hot air furnace | Inside diameter (mm) | 1500 | 1800 | 2000 | |
Gas output(Nm³/h) | 1200-1600 | 1500-2100 | 1750-2500 | ||
Speed(r/min) | 3-5 | ||||
Reduction of moisture(%) | 40-50 | ||||
Dryness of finished materials(%) | 5-10 | ||||
Heating medium | Hot clean air | ||||
Hot air temp(℃) | <120 |
After-sale Service
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- – grain silo Quality guarantee is one year after installation and commissioning or 18 months after leaving China Port. Maturity is the first.
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