Air drying tunnel LDT-100
Before reaching the drying tunnel, the product goes through a preliminary dewatering step by means of a dewatering conveyor.
In the drying tunnel, the product is dried in an air stream that is oriented upwards, at a temperature of 25 ºC to 30 ºC. The air speed is such that the product will float, causing as much moisture as possible to be released.
The air stream that is in circulation is cooled down in a heat exchanger to a temperature of approx. 5 ºC. Some of the water vapour is removed from the air stream because it condenses on the cold fins of the heat exchanger.
The air is cooled down and warmed up by using a glycol solution or a similar medium of approx. 0 ºC and, respectively, 33 ºC. This medium is supplied by the client or produced using a separate cooling installation. The cooling machine can be used as a heat pump to achieve considerable energy savings.
The air drying tunnel enables moisture values of less than 2% on the surface of the product to be reached.
Several configurations and lengths are available.
Product specification
The air drying tunnel is ideally suitable for delicate leafy vegetables such as spinach and baby leaf, but also for cut iceberg lettuce, etc.
Capacity
The capacity of the air drying tunnel type LDT is depending on product type and desired moisture content.
Capacities up to 3,100 kg per hour can be reached.
Features
Thermal dryingThe thermal drying process minimizes any product damage and enables the product to be dried to a moisture retention level of 0% if so desired. | |
Closed systemThe air drying tunnel has been designed as a closed system. This prevents energy from being dissipated into the environment. | |
Integrated cooling sectionThe last section of the tunnel cools down the product to the packaging temperature desired. | |
Hygienic designAll the compartments in the air drying tunnel are accessible for optimum cleaning. |