Drying

Numerous processes in the chemical industry include drying as an important process step. Drying can influence the operating efficiency of the complete process as well as product quality.

A&D AS Solutions Process Industries will develop the optimized drying process for reliable drying that will deliver a product corresponding to your desired specification. If desired, drying can also be integrated into the complete process, e.g. the drying process can be preceded by an in-line solid-liquid separation step.

We are able to draw on many years of experience in drying a wide variety of different products and we have a comprehensive range of the latest drying equipment.

The drying behavior of your product can be investigated extensively in our laboratories. The results of these investigations – together with modeling calculations – form the basis for systematic design and optimization of the process on the pilot scale. With the help of pilot-scale experiments we are able to determine the optimum throughput and to adjust the desired product quality. Furthermore we offer consulting services if you wish to perform drying experiments in your plant or in the manufacturer's plant.

Our proficiencies:

• Convection drying
  • Spray drying
  • Spray granulation
  • Fluidized-bed drying
  • Drying belts
  • Flash dryer
  • Spin-flash dryer
  • Convex dryer
  • Comminution dryer
• Contact drying
  • Paddle dryer
  • Tray dryer
  • Mixer kneader dryer
  • Drum dryer
  • Disc dryer
• Microwave drying
• Freeze drying

Our services:

• Concept studies encompassing the complete process chain
• Characterization of drying behavior using small amounts of product on the laboratory scale
• Modeling of drying processes
• Preselection of the suitable process or equipment
• Experiments on the pilot scale
• Assistance with drying experiments in manufacturers' plant or in the production plant
• Selection of the optimum equipment, scale-up
• Pilot production