Add Time : 2019-08-31

Coin has two sides. Also, rotary drum dryer has benefits and limitations.

Benefits

    ♦ High throughput
    ♦ Forgiving Operation
    ♦ Low cost
    ♦ Gentle handling
    ♦ Very intimate product contact for louvre dryer
    ♦ Robust
    ♦ Can handle variations in feed although the product may be inconsistent
    ♦ High temperature operation - can be refractory lined.
    ♦ Unit can have integral cooling section.

Limitations

    ♦ Clogging although chains and knockers will reduce this May cause size reduction due to attrition and impact
    ♦ Inconsistent dried product characteristics
    ♦ Poor heat transfer in cascade units
    ♦ Seals are problematic on high temperature applications (hot side)
    ♦ Large real estate required
    ♦ Many wear components