Carrier conventional or static fluid bed coolers can cool a variety of products without the aid of vibration.
Our conventional 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.
Conventional fluid bed coolers are well suited for:
- Static Fluid bed coolers can be multi-functional, providing drying, cooling, classifying, sterilizing, and more in a single unit.
- Continuous operation or batch.
- Efficient processing without product degradation – Carrier fluid bed coolers provide gentle fluidizing action.
Features and benefits of Carrier conventional fluid bed coolers:
- 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.
- Variation in process by controlling fluid bed cooler bed depth, retention time and product temperature.
- Sanitary, U.S.D.A (3A) approved construction.
- Proven performance, our conventional fluid bed coolers offer easy cleaning, rugged construction, are dust tight, and are low maintenance.
For more information on Conventional Fluid Bed Processors, refer to CVE-SFB-0422.
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.