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Selection of spray dryer

Selecting a suitable spray dryer requires consideration of multiple factors, including material properties, production scale, drying effect and equipment price. ‌

Material properties: Physical and chemical properties of materials, such as viscosity, surface tension, thermal stability, etc., are key factors in selecting a spray dryer. Different materials require different spraying methods and heating methods to ensure the best drying effect and product quality. ‌

Production scale: The size of the production scale directly affects the selection of the spray dryer. Large-scale production usually requires a continuous spray dryer to improve efficiency, while small-scale production or experiments may be more suitable for intermittent spray dryers because they are more flexible and easy to operate. ‌

Drying effect: Select a spray dryer based on the required drying effect. ‌For example, for materials that require high drying, a spray dryer with high drying capacity needs to be selected. ‌

Equipment price: Budget is another important consideration. ‌When purchasing a spray dryer, it is necessary to find a balance between performance and cost, and consider the most cost-effective option. ‌

In addition, there are some special types of spray dryers, such as vacuum spray dryers, frozen spray dryers, ultrafine powder spray dryers and airflow spray dryers, which are suitable for specific application scenarios and material characteristics. For example, vacuum spray dryers are suitable for rapid drying of heat-sensitive materials, while ultrafine powder spray dryers are suitable for products that require the production of small particle size powders.

In summary, when choosing a spray dryer, factors such as material characteristics, production scale, required drying effect, and budget should be considered comprehensively to ensure that the selected equipment can meet specific production needs and have a good performance-price ratio.