Spray Dryers and Their Heat Source

We have discussed flash and rotary dryers; the third type of industrial dryer that uses a process air heater for hot gas generation is a spray dryer. Spray dryers are known for distributing a consistent particle size and are the most prominent drying system in the food and dairy powder industries. Powdered colors, inorganic chemicals, insoluble organic…

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Do you know the difference between direct fired and indirect fired air heaters?

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Our latest YouTube video explains the difference between direct fired and indirect fired air heaters. This two minute video will educate you on basic differences and benefits each system.  Watch the video and then quiz yourself on the difference between direct and indirect fired air heaters with the questions below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81avNHZ5kKw Which air heater would…

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Unmatched Process Air Heaters

Stelter & Brinck process air heater types consist of indirect fired, gun style, packaged and duct style air heaters. Each of our air heaters is a product of over 95 years of combustion experience, is designed in-house by our engineers to be heavy duty, reliable and provide unmatched performance for your process. Because each S&B heater…

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Indirect or Direct Fired Air Heater Considerations

Are you in the market for an indirect or direct fired air heater? Before making the capital investment, it’s important to take time to consider the following aspects of your process. Application & Reaction to Heat When beginning your search, you should first consider your application and answer the following:           What is the product…

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S&B Indirect Air Heaters Used In Milk Processing

About a year ago we posted a series of blogs, which highlighted four industrial dryers that utilize process air heaters. This post will discuss the processing of milk, which happens to use two of the four types of dryers: spray dryers and fluid bed dryers. Before it can be packaged for commercial sale, all forms of milk must…

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