Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD)
Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD) is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to reduce the moisture content of pharmaceutical powders and granules. The FBD works on the principle of fluidization. During the drying process, wet solids are lifted from the bottom and suspended in a stream of air, creating a fluidized state.
Overview
Hot gas or air is introduced into the spaces between the solid particles. As the air velocity increases, the upward forces acting on the particles increase and cause them to equal the gravitational forces acting below.
Material of Construction
Fluid Bed Dryers are available in:
- MS
- SS304
- SS314
- SS316L
- Hastelloy
Fluoropolymer Coating Options
Various fluoropolymer coatings can be provided on contact surfaces, including:
- Halar
- PP
- ETFE
- PFA
- PVDF
Fluid Bed Dryer
The FBD is designed for drying pharmaceutical powders and granules by suspending wet solids in a stream of air through the fluidization process.
The equipment is available with different materials of construction and fluoropolymer coating options for contact surfaces.
Capacity
Fluid Bed Dryers are available in capacities from:
Contact Surface Coating
Various fluoropolymer coating options are available on contact surfaces, including Halar, PP, ETFE, PFA and PVDF.
Usage
Fluid Bed Dryers are used extensively in the pharmaceutical industry for reducing the moisture content of:
The wet solids are lifted from the bottom and suspended in an air stream. Hot gas or air introduced between the particles creates the fluidized state used for drying.
- Pharmaceutical Powders
- Pharmaceutical Granules
Fluid Bed Dryers for Pharmaceutical Powder & Granule Drying
Advanced Expertise Technology Pvt Ltd, provides Fluid Bed Dryers (FBD) for pharmaceutical drying applications involving powders and granules.
With capacities from 2.5 to 500 kg, the FBD is available in MS, SS304, SS314, SS316L and Hastelloy, with Halar, PP, ETFE, PFA and PVDF fluoropolymer coating options available on contact surfaces.
Working on the principle of fluidization, the FBD suspends wet solids in a stream of air to support the drying process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fluid Bed Dryer?
A Fluid Bed Dryer (FBD) is equipment used extensively in the pharmaceutical industry to reduce the moisture content of pharmaceutical powders and granules.
How does a Fluid Bed Dryer work?
The FBD works on the principle of fluidization, where wet solids are lifted from the bottom and suspended in a stream of air. Hot gas or air is introduced into the spaces between solid particles.
What is the capacity of the FBD?
Fluid Bed Dryers are available in capacities from 2.5 to 500 kg.
What materials are available for FBD construction?
Available materials include MS, SS304, SS314, SS316L and Hastelloy.
What coating options are available?
Contact surfaces can be provided with Halar, PP, ETFE, PFA and PVDF fluoropolymer coatings.
Which products are dried in an FBD?
The FBD is used extensively in the pharmaceutical industry for drying pharmaceutical powders and granules.
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