Introduction
A pilot spray dryer is a spray dryer of an intermediate scale, between a laboratory and a production scale, used to convert a liquid solution, suspension, or emulsion into a dry powder, and it is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and material science industries for the scale-up of the drying process and for the production of pilot quantities. The pilot spray dryer consists of a feed system with a pump, an atomizer, such as a nozzle or a rotary atomizer, a drying chamber, a cyclone or filter for the separation of the powder, and a collection vessel, and it operates on the same principle as the laboratory and production spray dryers, in which the liquid is atomized into fine droplets and dried by the hot gas; the pilot spray dryer is used for the development of the drying process, for the production of pilot batches of the powder, for the optimization of the process parameters, such as the inlet and outlet temperatures, the feed rate, and the atomization, for the scale-up from the laboratory to the production scale, and for the production of samples for clinical trials and market evaluation, and it provides features such as controlled process parameters, data logging, and easy cleaning; the pilot spray dryer is available in various configurations, with features such as different atomizer types and drying chamber designs. Pilot spray dryers are used in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of dry powder formulations, in the food industry for the production of pilot batches of food powders, in the chemical industry, and in many other applications. With their intermediate scale, pilot spray dryers are essential for process development and scale-up.
Pilot Spray Dryer LPSD-T2011
Pilot Spray Dryer has a capacity of 10L/h and can process 200ml of samples to minimize sample wastage. It features an 8-inch frequency. It comes equipped with dual-fluid nozzles for prec...
Pilot Spray Dryer LPSD-T2010
Pilot Spray Dryer maximum sample feed capacity is 5000ml/hr. It requires a minimum sample amount of 100 ml to experiment. It accommodates a broad spectrum of particle sizes, making it su...
Standards
QB/T 1164-2000-Pressure spray dryer for concentrated milk and other liquid materials (Chinese light-industry standard)
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Pilot spray dryer for small-scale spray drying.
2. Dryer with atomizer, chamber, heater, cyclone and collection.
3. For food, pharmaceutical, chemical and process development.
4. Includes dryer, nozzles, filters, controls and manual.
5. Converts liquids into dried powder at pilot scale.
FAQ
Q1: What scenarios is this dryer used for?
A: It converts liquids, solutions or suspensions into dry powder by atomization and hot air at pilot scale for product development and small production in food, pharmaceutical and chemical work.
Q2: What standards does it comply with?
A: It follows processing equipment safety, related ISO and GB/T standards, with product-contact materials and temperature control suited to the product.
Q3: What is the warranty?
A: The dryer carries a 12 to 24 month warranty covering the system and controls. Filters and seals are wear parts. Damage from over-temperature or misuse is excluded.
Q4: Is it hard to operate?
A: Operation requires trained process staff for feed, inlet/outlet temperatures, cleaning and yield. We provide a manual, installation and training.
Q5: What is the lead time?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is calibration required?
A: We recommend verification against traceable standards at regular intervals, typically every 6 to 12 months, and keeping calibration records for audit purposes. The manual describes the procedure, and reference standards are available from us. Accredited third-party calibration can also be arranged on request.
Q7: Are consumables universal?
A: Filters and nozzles are model-specific, while feed materials are product-specific. Ongoing cost includes filters.
Q8: Can it be customized?
A: Yes, several configurations are available. Options include capacity, nozzle type, cyclone or bag collection, inert loop and sanitary construction. We can discuss further custom requirements, confirm feasibility and advise any effect on the schedule before the order is confirmed.
Q9: Is installation included?
A: Standard delivery includes the dryer and manual. On-site installation and training are typically included or recommended.
Q10: What products are compatible?
A: It handles spray-dryable liquids within thermal and viscosity limits. It is not for products that melt or remain sticky, solvents without an inert system, or feeds beyond the dryer rating.
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