A fluid Bed Dryer is used to dry, wet granulated materials attained after the granulation process. The material is dried through the combination of:
- Moisture diffusion from the inside of the granules and
- The removal of moisture by forced–air convection.
In the unit operation, the granulated material is fluidized by hot & dehumidified air to achieve an efficient heat and mass transfer. There are three critical inlet air parameters which affect the efficiency of the process and the Quality of the product:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Air Flow Rate
The Fluid Bed Dryer cannot be used for drying liquids or pasty materials.