Pre-Owned Rotary Steam Dryer by Drying Solutions – 7.3 MMBTU/hr, Co-Current Flow

Manufacturer Information

• Brand: Drying Solutions
• Model: Rotary Steam Dryer
• Construction: 304 Stainless Steel
• Built: 2009
• Fuel: Natural gas-fired with steam injection capability

Description

The Drying Solutions Rotary Steam Dryer is an industrial-grade, high-capacity dryer designed for efficient drying of products such as soybean meal. Featuring 304 stainless steel construction, this system is rated for 1,500 lbs/hr capacity with co-current single-pass superheated steam. It has an evaporation rate of 900 lbs/hr, processing material with 65% inlet moisture down to 5% outlet moisture at the rated feed rate.

The drum measures 1800mm diameter x 14,750mm length (5.9’ D x 48.4’ L), designed with cup flights around the perimeter and a hollow middle. It is equipped with a 7.3 MMBTU/hr natural gas-fired burner with fire-eye, blower, and belt drive, capable of steam or water injection. Air is heated by a hot air interchanger up to 680°F, with 1,973 acfm conveying air and 4,087 lbs/hr steam usage at 266°F (approx. 25 psig).

The system includes a cyclone, vertical condenser, drag conveyor, and (3) screw conveyors, along with a 60HP blower, 60HP conveying fan, 40HP burner, and 40HP drum motor. It operates on 460V, 200-amp electrical requirements, with PLC controls and touch-screen HMI integrated into the control cabinet, which also houses starters and (4) VFDs. The complete system occupies a footprint of 65.4’ x 36.4’ x 16.4’ H.

Specifications

• Capacity: 1500 lbs/hr
• Evaporation Rate: 900 lbs/hr
• Infeed Moisture: 65%
• Outlet Moisture: 5%
• Drum Size: 1800mm D x 14,750mm L (5.9’ D x 48.4’ L)
• Flow Type: Co-current single pass
• Burner Rating: 7.3 MMBTU/hr
• Max Inlet Temperature: 680°F
• Conveying Air Feed: 1,973 acfm at 266°F–288°F
• Steam Usage: 4,087 lbs/hr at 266°F (25 psig)
• Blowers & Motors:
  • 60HP blower
  • 60HP conveying fan
  • 40HP burner
  • 40HP drum motor
• Additional Equipment: Cyclone, vertical condenser, drag conveyor, (3) screw conveyors
• Electrical: 460V, 200 amps
• Controls: PLC with touch-screen HMI, starters, and (4) VFDs in control cabinet
• Footprint: 65.4’ L x 36.4’ W x 16.4’ H
• Built: 2009
• Previous Use: Soybean meal drying

Applications

• Soybean meal drying
• Oilseed meal processing
• Agricultural byproduct drying
• Biomass drying
• Food ingredient drying
• Chemical and industrial slurry drying

Compatible Products & Uses

• Soybean meal
• Canola and other oilseed meals
• Grain and agricultural byproducts
• High-moisture food ingredients
• Protein concentrates and powders