News Date:2016-11-16 14:14:12
Rotary dryers and fluid bed dryers differ in several ways, each offering their own unique advantages and disadvantages as seen in the chart below. Generally speaking, the choice between a rotary dryer and fluid bed dryer is often dictated by the material or specific industry.
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ROTARY DRYER
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FLUID BED DRYER
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Energy consumption
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Requires less energy
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Requires more energy
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Thermal efficiency
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Less Thermal efficiency
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More Thermal efficiency
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Capital costs
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compareble
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Spatial footprint
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Large footprint
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Small footprint; modular design allows for easy operational growth
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Maintenance
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More Maintenance required
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Less Maintenance required
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Feedstock variance
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Insensitive to variance
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Extremely sensitive to variance
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Industries
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Minerals, fertilizers,raw materials
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Pharnaceuticals, specialty chemicals, food
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While the selection between a rotary dryer versus a fluid bed dryer is often dependent on the material and industry, each offer pros and cons to consider. For a more in-depth comparison, read our blog post Rotary Dryer or Fluid Bed Dryer.
