Bagasse dryer
Bagasse dryer is a machine specially used for drying bagasse. It is designed to effectively handle bagasse, a material that is difficult to dry and tends to stick to the wall and agglomerate.
Bagasse dryer Introduction
Bagasse dryer is a machine specially used for drying bagasse. It is designed to effectively handle bagasse, a material that is difficult to dry and tends to stick to the wall and agglomerate. The design and use of bagasse dryer take into account the characteristics of bagasse and adopt advanced drying technology, such as DC vortex plus AC reciprocating rapid dryer, to ensure that the dried material is of good quality, good color, no paste, and no loss of nutrition. This dryer has the characteristics of low energy consumption, high output and small footprint. It uses boiler exhaust gas for drying, which further improves energy utilization efficiency.
Functional characteristics of bagasse dryer
Drying Function
The primary function of the bagasse dryer is to process bagasse by drying it. Through methods such as heating and ventilation, the dryer evaporates the moisture from the bagasse, achieving a specified level of dryness that facilitates subsequent storage, transportation, and use.
Enhanced Performance
Given the high density and wear characteristics of bagasse, the dryer is optimized with enhanced configurations and materials to improve the equipment's effectiveness and lifespan.
Diverse Heating Methods
The bagasse dryer can utilize various heating methods, such as indirect conduction heating using steam, hot water, or thermal oil as the heat medium. This method avoids heat loss caused by carrying air, ensuring that the heat is used solely for heating the material.
Self-Cleaning Feature
The special wedge-shaped mixing and heat transfer blades in the equipment offer high heat transfer efficiency and self-cleaning capability. The relative motion of material particles against the wedge surface cleans off the material adhering to it, keeping the heat transfer surface clean.
Flexible Operation
The bagasse dryer supports both continuous and batch operation, adapting to different production needs. By adjusting parameters such as feed rate, stirring shaft speed, and material fill level, operators can flexibly control the drying time and effect.
Wide Application Range
The bagasse dryer has been successfully applied in various fields including food, chemicals, petrochemicals, dyes, and industrial sludge. Its features for heat transfer, cooling, and mixing enable it to perform multiple unit operations such as drying, cooling, heating, sterilizing, reacting, and low-temperature burning.
Low Energy Consumption and High Efficiency
With indirect heating and an insulated outer wall, the bagasse dryer has relatively low energy consumption. Its large heat transfer surface within the unit volume shortens processing time and improves drying efficiency.
Environmental Performance
The bagasse dryer minimizes air-carrying dust and reduces solvent evaporation, which simplifies handling and reduces environmental pollution. This contributes to improved environmental performance in the production process.
The structure of bagasse dryer
Drum Section
The drum section is the core component of the dryer, used for loading and drying bagasse. The drum is typically made of stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant materials, characterized by good insulation and high heat transfer coefficients. The diameter and length of the drum are determined based on processing capacity and drying efficiency requirements, usually ranging from 0.6 to 1.6 meters in diameter, with an L/D ratio of 0.8 to 2.
Drive Mechanism
The drive mechanism rotates the drum, ensuring even heating and mixing of the bagasse inside. It usually consists of a motor, reducer, driving gears, driven gears, and inter-axle gears. The system can be configured with variable frequency or electromagnetic speed control for adjustable speed operation.
Heating System
The heating system provides the thermal energy required for drying the bagasse. Heat sources can include steam, hot water, or thermal oil, delivered to the drum's interior or exterior through pipelines. The system typically features efficient heat conduction and insulation properties to minimize heat loss.
Ventilation System
The ventilation system introduces fresh air into the dryer and expels the hot, humid air generated during the drying process. It includes air inlets, exhaust outlets, and fans. Proper airflow design ensures uniform heating and drying of the bagasse inside the drum.
Discharge Mechanism
The discharge mechanism expels the dried bagasse from the drum. It usually consists of adjustment plates, shafts, and positioning components, allowing for the regulation of discharge speed and quantity as needed.
Control System
The control system monitors and controls the dryer's operational parameters, including temperature, humidity, and rotation speed. It typically features high automation and ease of use, allowing for remote monitoring and fault diagnosis.
Additionally, depending on the specific type of bagasse dryer, other components such as a mixing chamber, suspension drying tower, cyclone separator, and injection pipelines may also be included.
The main advantages of bagasse dryer
High Efficiency and Energy Saving
The bagasse dryer employs an efficient heating system and ventilation system to rapidly evaporate moisture from the bagasse, enhancing drying efficiency. Additionally, some advanced models include heat recovery systems and intelligent control systems to reduce energy consumption and operational costs.
Strong Adaptability
The bagasse dryer can handle bagasse with varying moisture levels and water content by adjusting parameters such as temperature, humidity, and rotation speed. This precise control ensures optimal drying performance and quality.
Simple Operation
Operating the bagasse dryer is relatively straightforward, with many models equipped with automated control systems for one-touch operation and automatic running, reducing the need for skilled operators. Visualized parameters allow operators to monitor and adjust settings easily.
Compact Footprint
The bagasse dryer features a compact design, occupying less space and allowing for flexible installation and layout based on site conditions. Compared to traditional drying equipment, it saves significant space.
Good Environmental Performance
The dryer minimizes environmental impact by treating exhaust gases with dust and odor removal processes before discharge. It also operates with minimal vibration and noise, meeting environmental standards.
Wide Applications
Besides drying bagasse, the dryer can process similar materials. Dried bagasse can be used in various fields, including fertilizers, animal feed, and biomass energy, offering high reuse value.
High Reliability
Constructed with high-quality materials and advanced manufacturing techniques, the bagasse dryer is durable and reliable. It operates stably for extended periods, reducing failure rates and maintenance costs.
pplication of Bagasse dryer
Bagasse dryer is widely used for drying small particles of loose materials in chemical industry, light industry, agriculture, food industry, feed industry and other industries. For example, in light industry, it can dry brewer’s grain, bean dregs, grain, sawdust, Marc, sand, slag and other drugs; In chemical industry, it can dry small particles, powdered materials and inorganic minerals and other materials; In starch industry, it can dry corn germ, corn bran, corn (maize) fibre, protein powder, etc: In feed industry, it can dry bran, corn pieces, bean dregs,etc; In fish industry, it can dry fodder of fish and shrimp; In oil industry, it can dry rapeseed (not as seeds). In breeding industry, it can dryer chicken manure, pig manure, cow dung and others.
Technical parameters of Bagasse dryer
| Model | HKB-1060 | HKB1290 | HKB-1590 | HKB-2090 | |
| Dimension(mm) | 9000×1500×2000 | 12000×1700×2200 | 12000×2000×2500 | 12000×2500×2800 | |
| Output(t/h) | 0.5-1 | 2-5 | 5-10 | 10-20 | |
| Power(kw) | 12 | 18.7 | 25 | 30 | |
| Weight(t) | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20 | |
| Pipe range(m) | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
| Diameter of pipe(m) | 1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2 | |
| Dust catcher | Diameter(m) | 1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Height(m) | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |
| Hot air furnace | Inside diameter (mm) | 1500 | 1800 | 2000 | |
| Gas output(Nm³/h) | 1200-1600 | 1500-2100 | 1750-2500 | ||
| Speed(r/min) | 3-5 | ||||
| Reduction of moisture(%) | 40-50 | ||||
| Dryness of finished materials(%) | 5-10 | ||||
| Heating medium | Hot clean air | ||||
| Hot air temp(℃) | <120 | ||||
After-sale Service
- – HKB provides advanced grain safety storage technology to assure your grain silo 100% quality stability.
- – grain silo Quality guarantee is one year after installation and commissioning or 18 months after leaving China Port. Maturity is the first.
- – 7 days x 24 hours service, within 24 hours reply/solve of any technical issues upon request.
- – Routinely telephone track to remove all might be problems grain silo or issues guarantying the whole system grain silo long-lasting safety and reliability.
- – HKB will consider all other needs like customs clearance, sea delivery, insurance, customs tax benefit plan, documentation, etc. So our respected Users feel so relaxed and easy to get the grain silo system well.
