Spray Drying Plants: Pilot & Laboratory Scale Units

R&D, pilot and small-scale production plants

Niro produces a broad range of versatile spray dryers, flash dryers, and fluid beds for R&D and Small-scale production. The experience gained from supplying over 10,000 plants across the world in over 70 years can be seen in the attention to detail and performance of each plant produced today.

From proof of concept through laboratory and pilot plant testing to scale-up and project fulfillment, Niro offers unmatched engineering knowledge and experience - all tailored to produce individual solutions to specific customer requirements.

The following standard pilot plants and small units may be ordered directly from our Chemical Division.

MOBILE MINOR™ Spray Dryer

MOBILE MINOR™ Spray Dryer

Sets the standard in lab dryers Raisable roof for easy cleaning Feed rates as low as 0.5 l/hr Evaporation rates to 7 kg/hr Electric air heater 7.5 kW Maximum inlet temperature 350°C Air-driven rotary atomization Overall size 3' x 6' x 6' high Mounted on wheels for mobilit

MOBILE MINOR™ Data Sheet

Explosion Proof MOBILE MINOR™ Dryer

Explosion Proof MOBILE MINOR™ Dryer

Run under positive pressure Once-through inert process gas Drying gas rate up to 80 kg/hr For non-aqueous feeds Solvent recovery system Separate electrical controls Rotary or nozzle atomization One- or two-point product collection Overall size 8' x 7' x 6' high

PRODUCTION MINOR™ Spray Dryer size 3.8

PRODUCTION MINOR™ Spray Dryer

Versatile Spray Dryer for in-house research and small scale production Interchangeable atomization and powder discharge systems Sanitary design Standard modules for a wide range of configuration

PRODUCTION MINOR™ Data Sheet

Aseptic PRODUCTION MINOR™ Spray Dryer

Aseptic PRODUCTION MINOR™ Spray Dryer

Easily sterilized Electrically heated HEPA filtration on inlet air Positive pressure system 316L stainless product contact Separate powder discharge box Water evaporation to 18 kg/hr Overall size 23' x 11' x 10.5' high

IFD MINOR™ (size 0.8)

Aseptic PRODUCTION MINOR™ Spray Dryer

The IFD™ Integrated Filter Dryer features spray drying and agglomeration, second-stage drying, powder cooling and powder separation integrated in a compact unit. The IFD™ concept is available in sizes 0.8, 4.0, 6.3 and 12.5. High level of containment Simplified powder handling (no cyclone or external bag filter)

The Bowen "BLSA" Spray Dryer

The Bowen "BLSA" Spray Dryer

Low cost Highly efficient unit Drying temperatures range from 150°C to 500°C Evaporative capacity 15 to 80 pph Constructed of stainless steel Operates on a co-current "open cycle" drying principle Can be optionally equipped with an indirect (steam) or electric air heater, a bag collector, cold air ports, as well as explosion-resistant features

Bowen NOZZLE TOWER™ Spray Dryer

Bowen No. 1 Tower Spray Dryer

Mixed flow atomization Handles aqueous slips Average particles to 120 microns Two-point product separation Chamber size 0.8 m diameter X 1.8 m high Direct gas-fired heater Maximum inlet temperature 500°C Evaporation rates to 40 kg/hr Overall size 10' x 6.5' x 10.5' high

P6.3 Spray Dryer

P6.3 Spray Dryer

Largest standard plant For small scale production Rotary wheel or nozzle atomizers One-or two-point product collection Can be readily modified Direct-fired gas or electric heat Chamber size 1.6 m diameter x 0.8 m x 60° Evaporation rates to 60 kg/hr Overall size 11.5' x 9' x 15' high

Versatile p6.3 Spray Dryer

FILTERMAT® Belt Spray Dryer Size 12.5

The FILTERMAT® size 12.5, shown here with belt visible

For gentle drying of sticky, hydroscopic and thermoplastic products Produces non-dusty, agglomerated, easy-to-use powders Ideal for product development purposes or production of agglomerated powders.

Flash animation of a FILTERMAT® Dryer

Swirl Fluidizer™ - Minor

Swirl Fluidizer™ - Minor

For paste and filter cakes Fast drying times Produces fine particles Cartridge filter product collection Variable speed screw feeder Electric air heater 7.5 kW Overall size 5' x 4' x 7' high Available as kit to connect to existing Portable Spray Dryer

VB-0.3 Vibro-Fluidizer®

VB-0.3 Vibro-Fluidizer®

For drying, heating, or cooling Variable residence times For wet solids and cakes Fluidizing velocity up to 1.2 m/s Perforated gas distributor 0.3 m2 Split housing for easy cleaning Maximum inlet temperature 300°C Evaporation rates to 40 kg/hr Overall size 13' x 5' x 9' high

Aeromatic-Fielder new Strea-1™ — suitable for use with organic solvents

The STREA-1™ laboratory fluid bed from Aeromatic-Fielder combines versatility with table-top practicality.

Strea-1™ laboratory fluid bed

Air flow: 2 m3/min. Stat. pressure: 5000N/m2 Motor power: 1.00 kW Current type: single / three-phase, plus neutral, plus earth Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz Voltage: 220 / 380 / 440 v Compressed Air: 4 bar minimum Heating capacity: 90ºC 2.2kW Container volume: 16.5l Weight: 75kg

CDT 0.02 Portable Glass Fluid Bed

CDT 0.02 Portable Glass Fluid Bed

For fluidization studies and development of drying and cooling curves Portable, self-contained, bed area 0.018 m2 Contains own air supply, exhaust system, electric heater, water-cooled heat exchanger Handles wide range of fluidizing velocities, 0.2 to 2.0 m/sec For inlet air temperatures from ambient to 230°C Pyrex glass tube fluidizing chamber, 6"D x 30" H Stainless steel upper fluid bed plate, _" thick, 7_" D Complete control panel

CDT 0.02 Portable Glass Fluid Bed Data Sheet