Fluid Bed Drying Terms & Definitions

This article was co-authored by:

Walter Hawkins
Process Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Fluid Bed Dryer in Motion

Fluid bed dryers offer an efficient and effective means of drying bulk solids for a variety of industries. For facilities considering the use of this industrial dryer, understanding the basic principles behind fluid beds is essential. The following provides a comprehensive overview on the key …

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Intro to Fluid Bed Dryers

This article was co-authored by:

Walter Hawkins
Process Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Fluid Bed Dryer

Efficiently and effectively drying bulk solids is an essential aspect of modern industrial processing, no matter the industry. Among the various technologies available, fluid bed dryers have proven to be both diverse and reliable, as well as capable of processing a wide variety of materials.  …

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Rotary Dryers Rise Above Fluid Beds as the Preferred Choice for Frac Sand Drying: Here’s Why

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Frac Sand Dryers (Driers): Rotary vs. Fluid Bed

The frac sand industry relies on industrial drying systems to reduce the moisture content of washed sand for use in the hydraulic fracturing process. Historically, both sand dryer types have been widely accepted throughout the industry, but that looks to be changing; listed here are …

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A Look at Thermal Testing in the Innovation Center

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Batch rotary kiln used in testing thermal processing

Whether recovering a valuable component from waste, drying a precursor material, or performing a chemical reaction to yield an end product, establishing a safe, effective, and efficient thermal process often relies on thermal testing procedures like those carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center.  Testing …

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