Conventional Fluid Bed Coolers

Carrier’s conventional, or static, fluid bed coolers are well suited for:

Multi-functional processing, providing drying, cooling, classifying, sterilizing, and more in a single unit

Continuous operation or batch processing

Efficient processing without product degradation – Carrier fluid bed coolers provide gentle fluidizing action

Conventional Fluid Bed Coolers

Carrier’s conventional (static) fluid beds cool a variety of products without the aid of vibration. These fluid bed coolers pass air directly through a bed of solid material via a perforated plate, nozzles, or other fluidizing media, thereby lifting and mixing the solids. At a certain air velocity (the fluidization velocity), the bed will behave much like a boiling liquid.

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Features & Benefits

Product is continually mixed to promote uniformity.

Our fluid bed coolers are easily adaptable to batch or continuous processing.

Indirect heat transfer tubes or plates can be immersed in the bed, significantly reducing the size and cost of the fluid bed and increasing energy efficiency.

Efficient static fluid bed cooler design transfers heat with low energy consumption.

Vibration can be used to aid in processing more difficult products.

Sampling ports provide convenient access to the plenum.

Variation in process by controlling fluid bed cooler bed depth, retention time and product temperature.

U.S.D.A (3A) approved construction for sanitary applications.

Conventional fluid bed coolers provide proven performance with easy cleaning, rugged construction, dust-tight design, and low maintenance operation.

Equipment Options & Accessories

Clean-In-Place

Clean In Place (C.I.P.) fluid bed designs are available for applications requiring frequent clean out. Our automated cleaning option with fixed spray nozzles is ideal for the food and dairy industry.

Access Manways & Sampling Ports

Access the interior through a variety of manways, doors and sampling ports.

Safety Features

Systems can be designed to prevent or detect fires and explosions and include explosion suppression or venting.

Fluidized Decks

Ensure precise airflow and consistently distributed airflow with the proper fluidizing deck for your application.

Materials of Construction

Material contact surfaces can be fabricated from carbon steel, stainless steel or a number of other alloys. Specialized coatings are available to reduce product adhesion.

Custom Controls

Minimize field commissioning work with simple starter panels or customized PLC-based controllers complete with remote startup and engineering services.

Multi-Functional Processing

Static fluid bed coolers can be multi-functional, providing cooling, drying, classifying, steralizing, and more in a single unit.

Integrated Systems

Standalone or complete multistep processing solutions.

Applications

Fly Ash

Cool fly ash and other combustible byproducts after thermal or chemical processing.

Fertilizers & Chemicals

Granular fertilizers (urea, ammonium sulfate, NPK), chemical granules and prills, catalysts and intermediates.

Food, Dairy, Sugars & Fruit

Food and dairy involves the processing and handling of raw ingredients and finished products, such as powders, granules, flakes, and particulates used in food and beverage production.

Pet Food & Animal Feed

Industrial salt applications involve the processing and handling of crystalline, granular, or powdered salts used in chemical manufacturing, water treatment, food processing, and other industrial applications.

Minerals, Ores & Pigments

Minerals, ores, and pigment applications involve the processing and handling of raw materials and powders used in industries such as mining, ceramics, coatings, and pigments manufacturing.

Rubber

Cool crumb rubber, synthetic rubber, extruded rubber and more.

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical applications involve the processing and handling of powders, granules, and active ingredients used in the manufacture of medications, supplements, and other healthcare products.

Plastics

Plastic pellet applications involve the handling and processing of polymer granules used in the production of a variety of molded, extruded, or fabricated plastic products such as ABS, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), PET, and SBS.

Polymers & Resins

Polymer and resin applications involve the processing and handling of synthetic and bio-based polymers in granular, powdered, or flake form for use in plastics, coatings, adhesives, and specialty chemical products.

Soda Ash

Soda ash applications involve the handling and processing of sodium carbonate in powdered or granular form for use in glass manufacturing, detergents, chemicals, and water treatment.

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Conventional Fluid Bed Coolers FAQs

What is the main difference between conventional and vibrating fluid bed coolers?

Conventional fluid bed coolers rely on airflow alone to fluidize and cool material, while vibrating equipment adds mechanical vibration to improve handling of more difficult materials.

What types of materials are best suited for conventional fluid bed cooling?

They work best with materials that fluidize easily and do not require additional agitation, making them ideal for consistent, free-flowing products.

Can conventional fluid bed coolers handle both batch and continuous processes?

Yes. These equipment are adaptable to both batch and continuous operation depending on production needs.

How are temperature and residence time controlled?

Operators can adjust airflow, bed depth, and retention time to precisely control product temperature and cooling performance.

Are conventional coolers energy efficient?

Yes. Efficient heat transfer and simple design help reduce energy consumption while maintaining consistent product cooling.