YC-510 Small Spray Dryer

Small Spray Dryer

Pilotech has produced Small Spray Dryers since 2005. Now, more than 3,500 customers, including universities, research institutes and enterprises around the world, are using our spray dryers.

Pilotech YC-510 Small Spray Dryer can meet your research requirements for different materials and processes. It is designed to integrate multiple functions, which belong to ordinary spray dryers, vacuum spray dryers and organic solvent spray dryers. Therefore, we adopt modular design for it. This means that you needn’t to buy all functional modules at once. Instead, you can buy a vacuum module or a inert loop system when you need it.

Generally, you just need a small amount of materials. It’s troublesome for you to prepare a large amount of materials. Therefore, the capacity of Pilotech YC-510 Small Spray Dryer is designed to be 500ML/H, a very low handling capacity. Its minimum material amount is 20ML. Thus, it will never waste your time to prepare materials. Of course, if you have a large amount of materials to handle, we recommend our pilot spray dryer to you.

The body of Pilotech YC-510 Small Spray Dryer is made of SUS304 stainless steel. Its drying chamber is equipped with sight glass, allowing you to observe the whole process of your experiment and adjust the drying process to find the optimal solution.

For the vacuum module of Pilotech YC-510 Small Spray Dryer, its lowest air inlet temperature is 50 degrees Centigrade, and its lowest air outlet temperature is 45 degrees Centigrade. That’s why it is especially suitable for the spray drying of heat-sensitive materials such as enzyme preparation and probiotics.

For the inert loop system of Pilotech YC-510 Small Spray Dryer, it is equipped with a built-in low temperature circulation pump, an oxygen monitor, and an organic solvent vapor condensation recovery unit. Once the oxygen concentration in the system is higher than the safety threshold value, the system will automatically shut down to ensure your safety.

Before you place an order, our sales engineers will learn about specific characteristics of your materials and help you select suitable modules. After we produce a spray dryer, we will test it with different materials and inspect its airtightness, the stability of its oxygen monitor and recovery rates of organic solvent and materials. If no defect is detected, we will make it run for 72 hours to ensure that you will receive a Small Spray Dryer, whose running performance is excellent and reliable.

After you receive it, we will send you a video about its installation and operation. Just like an engineer, this video will tell you all of its details. If needed, we can also dispatch an engineer to install for you and provide you with some training at your laboratory.

For more details about Pilotech YC-510 Small Spray Dryer, please contact us to ask for product brochures and quote at once!

Small Spray Dryer: The Ultimate FAQ Guide

Before you invest in a small spray dryer, read this guide.

It answers all questions you have been asking about small spray dryers – from design, working principle, efficiency to applications, amongst other critical aspects.

Keep reading to learn more.

What is a Small Spray Dryer?

A small spray dryer refers to a piece of equipment that you can use to convert different liquid solutions into a fine powder.

This process takes place within an enclosed system.

Spray dryer

Where can you Use a Small Spray Dryer?

The use of a small spray dryer is common in different applications.

For instance, you can find its use in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, and painting industry.

Their function varies depending on the type of small spray dryer you are using. However, its primary function is to spray dry your products

What are the benefits of using a small spray dryer?

You experience the following benefits when using a small spray dryer:

· Cost-effectiveness

A small spray dryer is relatively cheaper compared to the other types of spray drying system.

It is a go after alternative given the fact that the drying effect on products is the same.

· Easy Installation

This machine comes with an easy to understand manual, which allows you to install it at your convenience.

It comes with all the necessary components and fixtures, reducing the time it takes to install it.

· Simple to Operate

You don’t have to hire a professional to operate your small spray dryer.

You can operate it after reading and understanding the manual that comes with it.

If you find difficulties in operating after reading the manual, you can check YouTube videos for further guidance.

· Flexibility

A small spray dryer’s control panel is flexible and straightforward, offering greater control of your machine.

Through the control panel, you can change the particle properties of your powder.

Its size allows you to move it to an ideal location for optimum performance.

· Drying of Products

You dot have to worry about the drying aspect of your product.

The machine quickly dries your product, leaving you to worry about other aspects of your production process.

The net effect of this is increased output, resulting in improved sales.

What are the Limitations of a Small Spray Dryer?

A small spray dryer has the following limitations:

· Product Limitation

The drying process of this machine is compatible with liquid substances.

Such products should dissolve in a fluid to form a solution that you introduce into the machine.

This limits the drying of solid products or those which cannot dissolve in a fluid.

You have to look for another drying process for such a product, which increases the overall drying cost.

· Capacity

The drying capacity of these dryers is low.

This reduces the drying capacity, which affects the production capacity.

You cannot use this machine to dry a large volume of your products.

· Operation

The operation of this machine poses a risk, especially if you don’t have the relevant skills.

It is essential to know the basics and how to troubleshoot the machine.

When using an inert gas, you have to ensure that the machine operates in an enclosed area.

This minimizes flammability because of the inert gas.

· Cost

There are different costs that you have to consider before purchasing your small spray dryer.

Tough the machine’s purchasing power is lower than the other type of spray dryers; its price is still high.

Such a price makes it hard to purchase this machine.

The cost of maintaining this machine is also high, especially the replacement cost.

You, therefore, have to budget correctly before you buy your small spray dryer.

Other high costs for this machine include operational costs like heating and spray drying costs.

How do you Maintain a Small Spray Dryer?

There are various ways you can maintain your small spray dryer.

For instance, you have to ensure the machine is clean after every use.

This is by removing the powder particle remnants to avoid contamination.

Maintenance also involves cleaning the entire machine using appropriate cleaning agents and procedures.

Cleaning removes germs and prevents bacteria growth within your machine.

This ensures quality drying for your products.

It is essential to lubricate all moving parts of your dryer to prevent friction and ensure smooth functioning.

Lubrication prolongs the lifespan of your machine.

Conducting regular inspection on your small spray dryer allows early detection of the faulty part and replacing it.

Remember to use the original spare parts when replacing these faulty parts.

You can purchase such parts from a reliable dealer, preferably your manufacturer.

Always ensure you have tightened the loose parts of your machine.

This reduces accidents while maximizing the functionality of your machine.

Those handling your machine should have the relevant experience for the maximum operation of your machine.

What is the Drying Capacity of a Small Spray Dryer?

A small spray dryer has different drying capacities.

However, the one you select for your use should meet your drying requirements.

It is essential to consult a professional when deciding on the capacity that you want for your production process.

This helps in preventing drying backlog due to overproduction and under drying.

What are the Components of a Small Spray Dryer?

A small spray dryer has the following components:

Spray dryer machine

· Feeder

The feeder is the introductory point for your material. It can either be vertical or cylindrical.

You have to control the quantity of what you allow into the feeder to facilitate the quality of your output.

· Control Panel

A control panel is a secure place within the dryer from where you can control its performance.

It consists of knobs and controls that help in adjusting the parameters for the machine’s effective functioning.

It is from here that you can control the speed, quantity, and size of the particles.

The power switch is also here.

· Heating Unit

The function of this part is to heat air or inert gas.

The heated air or inert gas is responsible for particle droplet formation.

The heating unit is available in two types.

That is a direct heating unit and a heat exchanger.

Several factors make a heat exchanger the better option compared to direct heating.

For instance, a heat exchanger allows for there is minimal heat loss during the heating process.

This helps in reducing the cost of heating.

The heated air flowing out of the heating chamber heats the cold air flowing into the heating chamber.

The use of a heat chamber also reduces environmental waste by allowing for heat recycling.

There are factors you need to consider when using a heat exchanger unit.

They include the thermal and physical properties of the air you are using and its temperature.

· Nozzles

It is from the nozzles that the hot air flows during the drying process.

The drying process takes place in the atomization unit.

The arrangement of the nozzles in the atomization unit is such that it allows for the hot air to spray on every part of your product.

This allows your work to dry uniformly.

The different types of nozzles available give the difference in terms of your powder particles’ size and properties.

· Drying Unit

The drying unit is the location of the nozzles.

The activity that takes place here includes dry spraying your particles.

The nozzles’ arrangements are in such a way that spraying takes place in every part of your particles.

The essence of the drying process is to remove water present in your particles resulting in tiny droplets.

· Outlets and Inlets

There are several outlet and inlet points in your small spray dryer with different functions.

Inlets are the introductory points of your dryer.

For example, you can have one that allows air to flow into the heating chamber.

The outlets are the exiting points of your dryer.

They allow for fluid and powder particles to flow from your dryer.

For instance, you can have an outlet that removes the heated air from the drying chamber to the atmosphere.

You can also have an outlet that removes the fine powder from the dryer.

· Atomization Unit

This is the point where the conversion of a tiny droplet into fine powder takes place.

This is by heating the droplets through the passing of hot air.

The efficiency of the atomization depends on the inlet dimensions and the number of nozzles.

A tangential shape for the inlet maximizes the hot air flowing, thus producing perfect powder particles

Which Nozzles can you use on a Small Spray Dryer?

The nozzles which are available for use on your small spray dryer are:

Nozzle for spray dryer

· Rotating Disk Nozzles

This type of nozzle has disks that rotate during the atomization process.

The feed flows towards the center of the disks when they are rotating.

Vanes are present in the rotating disk to direct the flow of the feeds towards their center.

If your solution still has some sediments, this is the best nozzle for the drying process.

This is due to its capability of reducing the water content present.

However, these nozzles are costly hence the need for proper budgeting before you purchase them.

· Pneumatic Nozzles

A pneumatic nozzle mixes the solution and the inert gas.

Tiny droplets form as the mixing takes place.

These nozzles are not ideal for use due to several reasons.

For instance, its complex design makes it difficult to install.

Pneumatic nozzles tend to plug, which reduces the working of your small spray dryer.

· Pressure Nozzle

Pressure nozzles have tiny holes from where the solution flows while forming droplets.

They are of common use due to their relatively lower price.

However, they experience plugging during the process.

Plugging causes an increase in the backpressure, which affects the particle flow pattern.

· Ultrasonic Nozzle

An ultrasonic nozzle functions by breaking the liquid stream to form tiny droplets.

This is through the use of rapid vibration.

It is possible to have different nozzles in one small spray dryer.

What is the Effect of the Different Types of Atomizers in a Small Spray Dryer?

The different types of atomizers affect the particle characteristics of your final product.

That is in terms of the size, drying effect, and viscosity of the solution to use.

You can engage with your manufacturer before deciding which atomizer to use on your small spray dryer.

The main types of atomizers available include a nozzle atomizer, sonic atomizer, pneumatic atomizer, and a centrifugal atomizer.

How does a Small Spray Dryer Work?

The working process of a small spray drying involves the following:

· Preparation

You have to start by making a solution for your product.

The viscosity of the solution depends on the size of the particles you want.

However, your solution should not have high viscosity.

This is important in regulating the atomization process.

The solution should be uniform for the powder particles to be uniform.

· Feeding the solution

This process takes place at the feeder.

You have to control the feeding rate of the solution to regulate the drying process.

· Atomization

The process of atomization involves solution separation. This results in water and tiny droplets.

You can use different atomizers to form other droplet properties.

However, the type of atomizer you select should form the perfect droplet for powder particles.

Standard atomizers include pressure nozzles, ultrasonic nozzles, and rotating disk nozzles.

· Drying

The process of drying involves passing hot air to the tiny droplets.

This takes place in the drying chamber when the hot air flows through the nozzles.

The flow is such that it allows for uniform drying of the particles.

You can have different nozzles for drying your particles.

The drying process’s efficiency depends on the air flow rate and the dimensions of the drying unit.

You need to control the size of the particles to maximize the drying process.

Having tiny particles causes over-drying, which affects powder performance.

If the particles are large, they stick on the walls, which affects the machine’s efficiency.

· Heating

The drying process involves the use of either an inert gas or air.

It is this air or inert gas that you must heat before it dries your products

You can either heat it directly or use a heat exchanger.

The use of a heat exchanger is advantageous due to several reasons.

For instance, it reduces the cost of heating air regularly.

It also reduces environmental waste by reducing thermal heat.

Inert gas is of common use, especially in human sensitive products.

Its unique characteristics, such as inflammability and non-solubility, take it useful inflammable products.

There is a need to regulate the degree of heating the air or inert gas.

This helps in regulating the particle size.

The right particle size should not stick on the walls, and it should dry uniformly.

How Safe is a SmallSpray Dryer?

The use of a small spray dryer is safe.

However, this safety depends on various factors.

For example, those operating your machine should have the technical knowledge of how to operate it.

It reduces accidents due to improper handling and operating your small spray dryer.

The machine should be in perfect condition before operating it.

You need to carry out regular maintenance and replace worn out parts and tighten loose ends.

If you are using an inert gas, you have to place your machine in a controlled environment.

This reduces flammability chances during the drying process.

Always switch off the power of your small spray dryer when not in use.

This prevents electric shock in case of a surge in Electricity.

Which Feed can you Introduce in a Small Spray Dryer?

Spray drying system

The main feed that you can introduce to your small dry sprayer is in liquid form.

That means you have to dissolve your product in fluid before drying it using your small spray dryer.

You cannot, however, introduce solid products in a small pray dryer,

What Affects the Powder Properties of a Small Spray Dryer?

Among the various factors that affect the powder properties of your small spray dryer include:

· Drying Time

Subjecting your solution to a longer drying duration causes the particles to over dry.

Over dryness causes the powder to stick on the walls.

This has the effect of reducing your product’s quantity while making it hard to clean the drying chamber.

Therefore, you must consider subjecting the fluid to the optimum drying time to form the necessary particles.

· Nozzle Type

Nozzles facilitate the drying process of your particles.

They ensure maximum spraying of the particles during the drying process.

An effective nozzle should therefore spray the particle correctly to ensure maximum spraying of the particle.

You also have to ensure the nozzle operates for a given time to reduce the effect of over-drying

· Fluid Viscosity

The fluid viscosity affects the small droplet formation.

Forming large droplets involves their drying properties hence the final particle characteristics.

Having small droplets makes the particle properties to be tiny hence sticking on the walls.

The viscosity of your fluid should be one that forms the right particle size during the drying process.

· Temperature

Submitting your fluid to a higher temperature than the optimum temperature results in over-drying.

This affects the particle properties.

For best particle production, you need to subject the fluid to an optimum temperature.

What is the Cost of a Small Spray Dryer?

The cost of a small spray dryer depends on the following factors:

· Manufacturer

Different manufacturers take different factors of production to manufacture their lab spray dryer.

This results in price variation in the market.

There is a need to consider the different brands of this machine in the market before purchasing one for your use.

· Drying Capacity

You can have different small spray dryers with varying capacities of drying in the market, causing a price variation.

An ideal drying capacity is one that ensures there is no backlog in your production process.

· Type of a Small Spray Dryer

The different small spray dryers available in the t market have different characteristics, making them of use on various products.

The difference is in the type of atomizer and nozzle preset in a given small spray dryer.

Which Quality Tests can you Perform on a Small Spray Dryer?

You can pass the following quality tests on your small spray dryer:

· Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

This is a test that checks on the quality of various components of your small spray dryer.

This ensures these components meet the required standards and that they function correctly.

Factory acceptance tests allow the manufacturer to certify a given machine as safe to use.

· Visual Inspection Test

You can conduct this test in your factory after installing your small spray dryer.

The importance is to ensure every component is in the right position and they function appropriately

You also have to check on loose pars and tighten them accordingly.

· Initializing Test

The initializing test determines if the machine can operate adequately.

It involves starting the machine and checking if every component works as per expectation.

How can you Increase the Particle Size in a Small Spray Dryer?

You can increase the particle size of your small spray dryer by reducing the viscosity of your fluid.

Another way of increasing the particle size is by reducing the atomization time.

However, large particles tend not to dry appropriately during the drying process hence affecting its properties.

Spray dryer machine

How do you troubleshoot a small spray dryer?

Standard troubleshooting procedures for your small spray dryer include:

· Your Small Spray Dryer does not Turn ON

The leading cause of this problem is having a blown a fuse, low or lack of voltage.

This results in your dryer not starting up even when you switch it on.

Troubleshooting this problem involves ensuring there is enough voltage to power your machine.

You also have to check and replace the fuse if that’s the problem.

· Lack of Heating

Lack of heating prevents the effective drying of your machine.

There are different reasons why your dryer is not heating up.

It may be due to improper or lack of connection of the heating circuit.

You may be having a blown-out fuse, or the tubing system may be faulty.

You can troubleshoot this problem by checking on its cause.

If the problem is improper or lacks a heating circuit connection, you have to redo the connection.

Also, ensure there is a proper connection of the parts.

If the issue is on the fuse, you have to replace it with a working one for your heating unit to function.

Remember, the problem or malfunctions will depend on the type of small spray dryer you will be using.

Therefore, you should always refer to the manufacturer’s manual.

Is there an Alternative to the Use of a Small Spray Dryer?

Yes, there are alternatives to the use of a small spray dryer.

Such includes:

• Freeze dryer
• Pulse combustion dryer
• Drum dryer

The choice of which dryer to use depends on the characteristics of the final product that you want.

You may also consider other factors such as cost, type of atomizer, nozzle, and particle size.

What is the Difference Between a Small Spray Dryer and a Drum Dryer?

There are several differences between a drum dryer and a small spray dryer.

For instance, a drum dryer is relatively cheaper compared to a small spray dryer.

You can conveniently use a drum dryer to dry high viscosity fluids without compromising the particles’ quality.

A small spray dryer is ideal for drying fewer viscosity fluids.

Operating a drum dryer is relatively easier compared to using a small spray dryer.

This is because it does not require technical expertise.

What determined the Efficiency of Small Spray Dryer?

A small spray dryer is very efficient, depending on specific parameters.

Such parameters include the voltage requirement, solution concentration, type of nozzle in use, and the working temperature.

Before you start operating your machine, you should set the right parameters for it to function efficiently.

The correct parameters reduce the chances of malfunctioning of your machine.

This results in a quality drying process, which produces quality powder particles.

Also, the design of the spray dryer plays an integral role in the overall efficiency of the spray dryer.

How do you Power a SmallSpray Dryer?

Small spray dryer

Among the various sources of powering your small spray dryer includes Electricity, battery, generator, and solar energy.

Electricity is a reliable option for powering your small spray dryer.

The main disadvantage of using it is its relatively higher cost compared to other sources.

When using Electricity, you have to check on the voltage requirements of your small spray dryer.

This prevents electrical surging, which can harm your machine.

Solar energy is an environmentally friendly source of powering your dryer.

However, it depends on the environment in which it operates.

The long-run solar energy cost is low compared to the other sources since you incur the cost only once.

A generator uses diesel to power your small spray dryer.

The use of a generator can act as a backup source for Electricity.

This allows for your small spray dryer to unction when there is a power blackout.

Depending on your unique requirements and specifications, we have a range of spray drying

At Pilotech, we have a range of spray drying machines such as low temperature spray dryers, benchtop spry dryer, ceramic spray dryer, pilot sale spray dryer, Nano spray dryer, organic solvent spray dryer, and inert loop spray dryer.

Talk to us today for all your small spray dryer machines.