Agitated Thin Film Dryer
Just how the name indicates, ATFD is a type of dryer which is used to produce a dry substance/product. It is used in various application industries such as Pharmaceutical, Food industries, Specialty Chemical Industries, Effluent Treatment Plants-Zero Liquid Discharge.
Design & Process Description: Agitated Thin Film Dryer is a vertical, jacketed cylindrical dryer. Inside this vertical cylinder, a shaft runs throughout the length. This shaft is fitted with specially designed blades and the shaft rotates at variable RPM through a gear box.
Blades are designed in such a way that while rotating, they touch the ID (Inside Diameter) of vertical shell.
Thick liquid is fed to ATFD through a feed distributor which is mounted at the top of the cylindrical shell. Liquid enters tangentially through this feed distributor and slides down along with the ID of the shell.
Shell is maintained at a high temperature through a heating media from jacket. This heating media can either be motive steam or thermic fluid.
As the liquid slides down, water gets evaporated and the solid residue gets accumulated on the ID of shell.
This accumulated solid is scrapped by rotating blades and it falls down in the form of dry powder and ultimately collected from the bottom of ATFD.
Key Features & Benefits:
Efficient Moisture Removal & Fast Drying
Rapidly removes moisture from materials, ensuring faster drying times and increased productivity.
Energy-Efficient & Cost-Effective Operation
Optimized thermal technology reduces energy consumption while maintaining high drying efficiency.
Versatile Applications Across Industries
Suitable for various industries, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and textiles.
Enhanced Product Quality & Consistency
Maintains uniform drying to improve product stability, shelf life, and overall quality.
Customizable Design & Advanced Automation
Designed to meet specific industry needs with smart controls for precise drying process management.