http://www.che.com Chemical Engineering en-us 2013 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:31:57 EDT  Figure 1. A handful of ceramic proppants is shown here Carbo Ceramics This article covers permitting and directly related design issues associated with thermal processes using drying and calcining for the production of both proppant sand and ceramic proppants (Figure 1) as an illustrative example (see... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/10180.html Fri, 1 Feb 2013 0:00:00 EST The Macrowave RF Drying System provides greater efficiency that conventional convection and infrared systems for the high-speed drying of water-based patterned glue and coatings in the converting and textile... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/10052.html Tue, 1 Jan 2013 0:00:00 EST This article covers permitting and directly related design issues associated with thermal processes used for drying and calcining, using the production of ceramic proppants as an illustrative example. While the magnitude of permitting issues varies significantly with... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/9782.html Tue, 2 Oct 2012 0:00:00 EDT The CakeStand Tray Dryer utilizes a unique heat-transfer system that heats uniformly across all heating plates. The patent-pending design of the system features enhanced ergonomics through optimal... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/9664.html Sat, 1 Sep 2012 0:00:00 EDT Contact agitated dryers are used for drying wet powders, slurries, filter cakes, and applications where off-gases during the drying cycle must be contained. If the applications are also heat-sensitive, such as specialty chemicals, polymers, food products and pharmaceuticals, contact drying must take place at... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/9680.html Sat, 1 Sep 2012 0:00:00 EDT Featuring a new homogenizer generation, the FrymaKoruma Dinex vacuum-processing unit provides optimal processing times, droplet distribution and product quality. The... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/9539.html Wed, 1 Aug 2012 0:00:00 EDT Spray drying allows processors to generate powders with precisely defined properties. By controlling process parameters, including feed characteristics, method of atomization and configuration of the dryer, chemical makers can control shape, flow characteristics and porosity of the particles produced. This one-page reference outlines some of the major considerations for spray drying are outlined... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/9387.html Fri, 1 Jun 2012 0:00:00 EDT A vibrating fluidized-bed dryer from this company features multiple temperature-control zones that operate independently to permit a variety of different heating and cooling levels in the same continuous-drying system. The unit is ideal for gently drying grains... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/9197.html Sun, 1 Apr 2012 0:00:00 EDT With the ability to lower evaporation temperatures of liquids, the Rota-Cone Vacuum Dryer improves heat and mass transfer, and protects temperature-sensitive products. The vacuum dryers are an effective and... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/8640.html Tue, 1 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EDT Macrowave is a new drying system that uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to uniformly heat cake material and rapidly remove water without overheating. The system operates at a frequency of... http://www.che.com/processing_and_handling/sep_gas_solid_and_liquid_solid/dryers/8529.html Sat, 1 Oct 2011 0:00:00 EDT