ZDG Vibrating Fluid Dryer for Food Ingredient Processing: Sodium Citrate Crystals
ZDG Vibrating Fluid Dryer is evaluated for sodium citrate crystals in food ingredient processing. The defined feed is centrifuged sodium citrate crystals of a specified hydrate grade. Match this duty to the material checks below and the unchanged original equipment parameters.
Sodium Citrate Crystals: Application and Process Requirements
For sodium citrate crystals, preserve hydrate identity while obtaining stable free-flowing crystals. Begin with centrifuged sodium citrate crystals of a specified hydrate grade and confirm how the incoming grade varies before defining the drying cycle.
Feed, Product Quality and Downstream Handling
| Review item | Sodium Citrate Crystals |
|---|---|
| Defined feed | centrifuged sodium citrate crystals of a specified hydrate grade |
| Material-specific focus | preserve hydrate identity while obtaining stable free-flowing crystals |
| Product checks | moisture, assay, crystal size and hydrate identity |
| Downstream handling | hygienic cooling and food-additive bagging |
Material Movement and Drying Control
Include moisture, assay, crystal size and hydrate identity in the trial record. Fix the sampling locations and analytical methods before comparing trials; feed preparation and cooling can affect the measured result.
Drying Endpoint and Product Acceptance
After acceptance, arrange hygienic cooling and food-additive bagging. Review discharge, temporary holding and packaging exposure as part of the moisture-control plan.
Application-Specific Equipment Selection
ZDG Vibrating Fluid Dryer selection for sodium citrate crystals starts with Vibrating Fluid Bed Dryer requirements and the defined feed. Assess vibratory fluidized bed dryer and fluid bed drying together with granule drying; the continuous fluidized bed dryer duty must be demonstrated using representative material and the required finished-product specification.
View the ZDG Vibrating Fluid Dryer range and original equipment specifications
Technical References for This Application
Define hygiene and contamination controls for the food process. FDA food manufacturing practices.
Review food-hygiene planning alongside the drying operation. Codex food-hygiene resources.
Evaluate the finished ingredient using the agreed water-activity method. FDA water-activity reference.
Review the dust characteristics of the collected dry material. HSE combustible-dust guidance.
Review the thermal duty and utilities for the actual feed. U.S. DOE process-heat reference.
Equipment Reference Parameters
These are the ZDG Vibrating Fluid Dryer model specifications. The operating duty for sodium citrate crystals must be established from the feed and the finished-product requirements above.
| Model | Area of fluidized-bed (m²) | Temperature of air inlet (°C) | Temperature of air outlet (°C) | Capacity to vapor moisture (kg/h) | Vibration motor | Power (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZDG3×0.30 | 0.9 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 20~35 | YED10-6 | 0.75×2 |
| ZDG4.5×0.30 | 1.35 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 35~50 | YED10-6 | 0.75×2 |
| ZDG4.5×0.45 | 2.025 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 50~70 | YED16-6 | 1.1×2 |
| ZDG4.5×0.60 | 2.7 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 70~90 | YED16-6 | 1.1×2 |
| ZDG6×0.45 | 2.7 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 80~100 | YED20-6 | 1.5×2 |
| ZDG6×0.60 | 3.6 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 100~130 | YED20-6 | 1.5×2 |
| ZDG6×0.75 | 4.5 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 120~140 | YED20-6 | 1.5×2 |
| ZDG6×0.9 | 5.4 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 140~170 | YED20-6 | 1.5×2 |
| ZDG7.5×0.60 | 4.5 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 130~150 | YED30-6 | 2.2×2 |
| ZDG7.5×0.75 | 5.625 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 150~180 | YED30-6 | 2.2×2 |
| ZDG7.5×0.90 | 6.75 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 160~210 | YED30-6 | 2.2×2 |
| ZDG7.5×1.2 | 9 | 70~140 | 40~70 | 200~260 | YED40-6 | 3.0×2 |
| Model | Bed area (m²) | Inlet (°C) | Outlet (°C) | Evaporation (kg/h) | Motor | Power (kW) |
| ZDG3×0.30 | 0.9 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 20–35 | YZS8-6 | 0.75×2 |
| ZDG4.5×0.30 | 1.35 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 35–50 | YZS10-6 | 0.75×2 |
| ZDG4.5×0.45 | 2.025 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 50–70 | YZS15-6 | 1.1×2 |
| ZDG4.5×0.60 | 2.7 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 70–90 | YZS15-6 | 1.1×2 |
| ZDG6×0.45 | 2.7 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 80–100 | YZS15-6 | 1.5×2 |
| ZDG6×0.60 | 3.6 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 100–130 | YZS20-6 | 1.5×2 |
| ZDG6×0.75 | 4.5 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 120–170 | YZS20-6 | 2.2×2 |
| ZDG6×0.90 | 5.4 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 140–170 | YZS30-6 | 2.2×2 |
| ZDG7.5×0.60 | 4.5 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 130–150 | YZS30-6 | 2.2×2 |
| ZDG7.5×0.75 | 5.625 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 150–180 | YZS40-6 | 3.0×2 |
| ZDG7.5×0.90 | 6.75 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 160–210 | YZS40-6 | 3.0×2 |
| ZDG7.5×1.20 | 9.0 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 200–280 | YZS50-6 | 3.7×2 |
| ZDG7.5×1.50 | 11.25 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 230–330 | YZS50-6 | 3.7×2 |
| ZDG8×1.80 | 14.4 | 70–140 | 40–70 | 290–420 | YZS75-6 | 5.5×2 |
| Item | Project specification |
| Equipment | Vibration-assisted fluid bed dryer |
| Heating | Select for available utilities |
| Contact materials | Confirm chemical compatibility and cleaning needs |
| Controls | Define temperature, airflow and vibration monitoring |
| Dimensions | Select from the process duty and layout |
| Documentation | Confirm required drawings, manuals and inspection records |
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