2021 VetterTec 304L Stainless Steel Spray Drying & Flash Drying System
Approximately 500 kg/hr evaporation rate with 316L stainless steel pressure nozzle atomizer
Spray Chamber dimensions: 11'6" dia. x 28'8" high
Cyclone dimensions: 4'3" dia. x 21' high
Bag Filter dimensions: 9'8" dia. x 28' high
Designed for combustible powder service
Drawings available via Dropbox Link
Additional Information:
The primary dryer is a VetterTec 138-inch diameter pressure-nozzle spray dryer with dehumidified inlet air, cyclone recovery, pulse-jet baghouse, and exhaust fan. It is paired with a 12-inch flash dryer polishing system for finishing moisture removal and product conditioning.
Spray Dryer approximate evaporation rate: 500 kg/hr
Flash dryer water removal: approximately 75–150 kg/hr
Dry solids handling: 150–500 kg/hr, depending on product density and moisture
Chamber Diameter: Ø3505 mm (138 in) I/S
Chamber Height: Cylindrical section ≈ 3968 mm (156 in), Cone section ≈ 2679 mm (105 in)
Approximate vessel height: 6.6 m (21.8 ft)
Chamber Volume ~47 m³
Chamber Height ~6.65 m
Atomizer: Single pressure nozzle (316L stainless steel)
Airflow Pattern: Co-current, 10,000–18,000 m³/hr
Cyclone Diameter: 1295 mm (51 in)
Cyclone Weight: 1200 kg
Rotary Valve: 8 in
Construction AISI 304L
Sanitary Components: FDA silicone gaskets, tri-clamps
Design Temp: 200°C
Design Pressure: +0.3 barg
Design Vacuum: -20 mbar
Estimated Evaporation: 450–600 kg/hr
Bag Filter:
- Pulse-jet cleaning system
- Solenoid manifold
- Pulse header
- Blow tubes
- Explosion vent panel
- Vibrator
- Rotary valve discharge