Vibrating Fluid Bed Coolers

Name: Vibrating Fluid Bed Cooler
Brand: Carrier Vibrating Equipment
Availability: InStock

Is your cooling process delivering uniform product temperatures while protecting material quality?

Achieve consistent, even cooling across the entire bed for reliable downstream handling

Preserve product integrity with gentle vibration and controlled airflow

Improve efficiency with optimized heat transfer and reduced cooling time

Fluidized Bed Coolers

Carrier vibrating fluid bed coolers are designed to cool a variety of products at a wide variation of feed rates. Much like our Vibrating Dryers, Vibrating Fluid Bed Coolers function by passing process air directly through a bed of solids via a perforated plate or another type of fluidizing media. Vibration is added to aid in the fluidization of more difficult-to-fluidize materials. From once-through fluid bed process systems and partially recirculated systems to self-inerting fully recirculated systems, Carrier Vibrating Equipment designs complete customized solutions optimized for process cooling.

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Features & Benefits

Patented Delta-Phase® Drive allows process operators to make on-line changes to the angle of vibration for precise control of retention time to meet exact cooling specifications.

Material is continuously mixed while cooling to provide a homogeneous product with no hot spots.

Low fluidizing velocity design with lower horsepower requirements makes the fluid bed cooler system more thermally efficient when compared to other cooling equipment.

Easy to clean and maintain with optional clean-in-place (CIP) spray nozzles.

Variety of custom fluidizing deck designs for precise airflow and consistent cooling.

Sanitary, U.S.D.A. (3A) approved construction.

Equipment Options & Accessories

Patented Delta-Phase® Drive

Make on-line changes to the angle of vibration for precise control of retention time, maximum fluidization, and processing of multiple products.

Fluidized Deck Designs

Over 100 deck designs ensures the proper fluidizing deck for precise airflow and consistently distributed heat.

Iso-Max Dynamic Reaction Reducer

Significantly reduce the low dynamic reaction transmitted through the fluid bed isolation springs by up to 96%.

Sanitary Designs

Sanitary, U.S.D.A. (3A) approved vibrating fluid bed dryer construction for food processing.

Materials of Construction

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

Access Manways & Doors

Access the plenum and deck with a variety of customized manways and doors.

Clean-In-Place

Clean-in-place (CIP) and fire suppression systems available as part of the vibrating fluid bed dryer, where necessary.

Recirculated Gas & Closed-Loop Systems

Re-circulated gas and closed-loop systems are available for improved efficiency or solvent recovery.

Gentle or Aggressive Designs

Available in low or high vibration designs to process the widest range of materials.

Safety Features

All dryer system components can be designed with fire and explosion prevention, detection, and suppression systems.

Custom Controls

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

Applications

Animal Feed

Animal feed applications involve the handling and processing of grains, pellets, and powdered ingredients used in livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and pet nutrition.

Bauxite/Clay

Bauxite and clay applications involve the handling and processing of raw materials used in aluminum production, ceramics, refractories, and specialty industrial products.

Biomass & Wood

Biomass and wood applications involve the handling and processing of organic materials such as wood chips, sawdust, hogged wood, and agricultural residues used in energy production, particleboard, pulp and paper, and other industrial processes.

Catalysts

Catalyst applications involve the handling and processing of powdered, granular, or pelletized materials used to accelerate chemical reactions in industries such as petrochemical, refining, and chemical manufacturing.

Cement & SCMs

Cool SCMs and cement clinker to prevent grinding instability and optimize downstream efficiency. The vibration assists in fluidization, ensuring uniform heat transfer and preventing pluggage.

Chemical Compounds

Chemical compound applications involve the handling and processing of powders, granules, and blended materials used in specialty chemicals, industrial formulations, and consumer products.

Coal

Coal applications involve the handling and processing of raw or processed coal used in power generation, steel production, and industrial heating.

Fertilizer

Fertilizer applications involve the handling and processing of granular, powdered, or pelletized nutrients used in agriculture and horticulture.

Food, Dairy & Pet Food

Food, dairy, and pet food applications involve the handling and processing of powders, granules, and other bulk ingredients used in human and animal nutrition.

Frac Sand, Sand & Gravel

Frac sand, sand, and gravel applications involve the handling and processing of naturally occurring or manufactured granular materials used in hydraulic fracturing, construction, glass manufacturing, and other industrial applications.

Pelletized Minerals

Pelletized product applications involve the handling and processing of materials formed into uniform pellets, including fertilizers, feed, biomass, chemicals, and other industrial products.

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.

Plastic Pellets

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Minerals & Ores

Minerals and ores applications involve the handling and processing of naturally occurring raw materials used in metal production, chemicals, ceramics, and industrial products

Refuse, Recycled Glass

Refuse and recycled glass applications involve the handling and processing of post-consumer or industrial waste materials, including crushed glass, cullet, and mixed refuse, for recycling into new products or for industrial reuse.

Rubber & Crumb Rubber

Rubber and crumb rubber applications involve the handling and processing of natural or synthetic rubber, including recycled crumb rubber, used in tires, mats, molded products, and industrial components.

Brochures

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Vibrating Fluid Bed Coolers FAQs

When should I choose a vibrating fluid bed cooler over other cooling methods?

Vibrating fluid bed coolers are ideal when materials are difficult to fluidize, exhibit a wide particle-size distribution, or require gentle handling. The added vibration improves fluidization and ensures consistent cooling across all particles.

How does vibration improve the cooling performance?

Vibration keeps material evenly distributed and continuously mixed, eliminating hot spots and ensuring uniform heat transfer throughout the bed.

What cooling media are used?

Typically ambient or conditioned air. Optional water-cooled sections or heat exchangers can be integrated depending on the process.

Can vibrating fluid bed coolers handle fragile or temperature-sensitive materials?

Yes. Low amplitude vibration and reduced airflow velocity create a gentle fluidized bed, minimizing product degradation during cooling.

Are these equipment energy efficient?

Yes. Lower fluidizing velocities reduce horsepower requirements and improve thermal efficiency compared to other cooling methods.

How precise is temperature control?

Carrier coolers offer tight control over outlet temperature using adjustable airflow, bed depth, vibration intensity, and multiple cooling zones.

Are there multiple cooling zones available?

Yes. Multi-zone designs allow staged cooling for better efficiency and consistent outlet temperature.

Can the equipment be customized for specific materials or processes?

Carrier designs vibrating fluid bed coolers with custom airflow, deck configurations, and vibration controls to match exact material and process requirements.