Rotary dryer

Rotary dryer

Rotary Dryer is also called Single drum Dryer or Single Cylinder Dryer, which is a kind of directly heated continuous rotating cylinder drying equipment, its working principle is to use thermal energy to heat and evaporate the moisture in the material, so that the material is dried.
Application fields:
Metallurgy, building materials, light industry, chemical industry
Applicable materials:
Drying limestone, sand, coal, slag, clay, wood chips, sawdust, mineral powder, etc.
Gradient: 1-3°
Rotational speed: 1.5-8 r/min
Intake temperature: ≤700℃
Power: 3-90 Kw
Productive capacity: 0.5-100 t/h
Weight: 2.9-75 t

Description

Rotary Dryer is a kind of drying equipment that deals with a large number of materials. It is widely used in metallurgy, building materials, food, chemical industry, light industry, coal and medical mining industry because of its reliable operation, flexible operation, strong adaptability and large processing capacity. Rotary dryer is generally suitable for granular materials, and can also be used for drying sticky paste or materials with high water content by partially incorporating materials. The advantages of rotary dryer are large production capacity, wide application range, small flow resistance, large fluctuation range allowed in operation, convenient operation, etc. Commonly used in dryer sand, mineral powder, sludge, chicken manure, cow manure and so on.
Rotary dryer

Features

Fully automated production, high throughput

The lifting device is welded inside the Rotary Dryer, and the material moves slowly under the rotating action of the cylinder, and automatically moves from the feed end to the discharge end. The cylinder body capacity is large, can handle a large number of materials at one time. The centralized control system can realize the intermediate monitoring and management and reduce the labor cost

Wide material adaptability

Rotary Dryer can handle a variety of materials, including dry and wet materials, the cylinder is made of corrosion-resistant wear-resistant material, and stainless steel can also be used according to demand to meet the needs of different industries, different humidity at one time drying.

Solid and reliable structure, low failure rate

Rotary Dryer adopts pin replaceable gear instead of traditional cast steel gear, saving cost investment, greatly reducing maintenance costs and time, the overall design is simple and reliable.

High suitability of heat source

Rotary dryer can use a variety of heat sources, including coal, steam, natural gas, biomass particles, heavy oil and other fuels to meet the different needs of users.

Working Principle

Rotary dryer

A rotary drum dryer uses a slightly inclined rotating cylinder to move wet materials from the feeding end to the discharge end. The drum is driven by a motor, reducer, gear, and ring gear system, allowing the cylinder to rotate at a stable low speed.

After the material enters the drum through the feeding device, it moves forward under the combined action of gravity and drum rotation. Lifting flights inside the drum continuously lift, turn, and scatter the material, forming a material curtain. This increases the contact area between the wet material and the hot gas, helping moisture evaporate more efficiently.

The heat is supplied by a burner, hot air furnace, combustion chamber, or other heating system. According to the drying process design, the hot gas can flow in the same direction as the material or in the opposite direction. The air temperature, air volume, drum speed, and material retention time are adjusted according to the moisture content, particle size, heat sensitivity, and final moisture requirement of the material.

During the drying process, surface moisture is removed first. As the material continues to move and tumble inside the drum, internal moisture is gradually evaporated through heat transfer and continuous mixing. The moisture-laden exhaust gas is drawn out by an induced draft fan and normally passes through a dust collection system before discharge, helping reduce dust and improve the working environment.

The rotary dryer can be equipped with suitable lifting flights, sealing structures, support rollers, thrust rollers, transmission systems, and dust removal equipment according to different working conditions. It is widely used for drying sand, coal slime, slag, mineral powder, clay, chemical materials, biomass, and other bulk materials.

Its main advantages include stable continuous operation, large processing capacity, efficient heat exchange, flexible fuel selection, and good adaptability to different materials and moisture levels.

Techspecs

Main Technical Parameters

ModelGradient (%)Rotate Speed (r/min)Air Inlet Temperature (℃)Power (kw)Capacity (t/h)Weight (t)Remarks
WSH-6001-33-8≤70030.5-1.52.9Capacity is related to the thermal process
WSH-8001-33-8≤70040.8-2.53.5
WSH-10001-33-8≤7005.52.0-4.55.6
WSH-12001-33-8≤7007.54-814
WSH-15001-32-6≤800155-1517.8
WSH-18001-32-6≤80018.510-2022
WSH-20001-31.5-6≤8002212-3028
WSH-22001-31.5-6≤8003015-3536
WSH-24001-31.5-5≤8003720-5052
WSH-30001-31.5-5≤8007525-7565
WSH-32001-31.5-5≤8009025-9075

Application & Case

Chemical Industry

Catalyst Drying: Industrial Rotary Dryers can be used to precisely dry catalysts, remove moisture and impurities, ensure catalyst performance, and improve the efficiency and selectivity of chemical reactions.

Fertilizer Production: In the process of fertilizer manufacturing, such as urea and compound fertilizer, raw materials or semi-finished products need to be dried. For example, in urea production, the urea solution is evaporated and concentrated, and then further dried by a Rotary Dryer to form a granular urea product for easy storage and transportation.

Building Materials Industry

Gypsum Board Production: In the production process of gypsum board, the gypsum slurry needs to be dried and formed. Industrial Rotary Dryers can quickly remove moisture from gypsum slurry, so that the gypsum board meets the specified moisture content and strength requirements, and improve the production efficiency and quality of gypsum board.

Ceramic Raw Material Drying: Rotary Dryers can dry ceramic raw materials to a suitable humidity, which is convenient for subsequent blank making, molding and firing processes, and helps to improve the quality of ceramic products and reduce defects such as cracking during firing.

Mining industry

Coal drying: Industrial Rotary Dryers can dry coal, reduce the moisture content of coal, increase the calorific value of coal, make it easier to transport and sell, and also reduce the risk of spontaneous combustion of coal during storage.

Non-metallic mineral drying: Rotary Dryers can meet the drying needs of non-metallic minerals such as graphite, kaolin, bentonite, etc., and improve the quality and added value of products.

Papermaking industry

Pulp drying: Industrial Rotary Dryers can efficiently dry pulp to achieve the appropriate dryness to increase the dryness of pulp, facilitate subsequent papermaking and provide papermaking machines with stable quality pulp.

Paper drying: After papermaking, paper still contains a high amount of moisture and needs further drying to meet the quality requirements of finished paper. Rotary Dryers can dry paper evenly and quickly, improve the strength, flatness and glossiness of paper, and improve the physical properties and appearance quality of paper.

Metallurgical industry

Metal powder drying: Industrial Rotary Dryers can remove moisture and volatile impurities from metal powders such as iron powder and copper powder, prevent metal powder oxidation and agglomeration, improve the quality of metal powder, and meet the requirements of processes such as powder metallurgy.

Metallurgical waste slag treatment: Drying metallurgical waste slag with a Rotary Dryer can reduce the water content of the waste slag, facilitate subsequent waste slag treatment and resource recycling, and reduce pollution to the environment.

Environmental protection industry

Sludge drying: Industrial Rotary Dryers can dry sludge, reduce the water content of sludge to a certain extent, reduce the volume and weight of sludge, and facilitate subsequent sludge landfill, incineration or resource utilization.

Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) drying: Industrial Rotary Dryers can be used to dry refuse-derived fuel, improve its calorific value and combustion efficiency, make it more suitable for use as fuel, and achieve waste reduction and resource utilization.

FAQ

Yes, we provide a full set of equipment installation guidance, you can according to our design drawings for the production site construction and machine installation, we can also send engineers to the production site to guide the installation and train workers to operate.
Our quotation includes the main machine, supporting motors and feeding and discharging devices. If you need a supporting heat source and production line, we can provide production line design and supporting equipment, depending on your needs.
Common faults include motor failure, which may be caused by power failure, motor damage or control circuit failure. The power supply, motor and circuit need to be checked and repaired or replaced accordingly. In addition, poor drying effect may be caused by improper temperature control, poor ventilation or excessive material feed. The temperature needs to be adjusted, the ventilation duct needs to be cleaned or the feed amount needs to be adjusted. In addition, excessive vibration may be caused by unstable equipment installation, uneven drum wear, etc., which requires re-adjustment or replacement of the drum.
We select the model according to your production site and needs, and decide whether to transport the whole machine or split it according to the model. Generally, land transportation or sea transportation is adopted. The specific freight will be provided in the final quotation.

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