Process area

Spray drying

Spray dryers turn liquid concentrate into powder by atomising it into hot air. Small changes in feed, atomisation or air conditions show up quickly in the powder.

Common topics

  • Powder build-up on the chamber, cone and ducts
  • Moisture and outlet temperature
  • Nozzles and atomiser wheels
  • Powder properties: bulk density, particle size, solubility
  • Fire and explosion protection in daily operation

Questions you can ask in LiveAccess

  • Powder is building up in the cone. What should I check first?
  • How does outlet temperature affect powder moisture?

Talk to an expert

In the app, open the Expert Network and choose spray drying to find an expert in this area. You can chat with them or call them, and your chats and calls stay in your call history.

Answers in LiveAccess may be inaccurate or out of date. Always confirm safety-critical steps against your site procedures or with a TPS engineer.

Questions about spray drying?

Ask LiveAccess by text, photo or voice, or chat with an expert in the app.