Tornesh Dryers

Are you maximizing drying efficiency for fine or hard-to-fluidize materials?

Achieve rapid, high-efficiency drying with intense particle dispersion

Handle difficult materials with consistent, uniform moisture reduction

Increase throughput while maintaining precise process control

Tornesh Dryers

The Tornesh dryer is an innovative drying device combining many of the benefits of fluid bed and flash drying. Materials to be dried fall to the bottom plenum of the unit and begin to swirl in a cyclonic pattern like a tornado. As moisture is removed from the product, it becomes lighter and eventually is entrained in the upward hot gas stream.

Carrier Tornesh dryers can process wet solids ranging from 1 micron up to one-half inch diameter. In a short time, the dryer discharges wet materials as dried product. There is no adhesion of powders after the drying process, therefore grade changes occur quickly.

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Furnished through a license agreement with NARA Machinery Company, Ltd., Japan.

Features & Benefits

Small footprint with versatile design can be used as a primary dryer or pre-dryer in a multi-stage system.

No internal moving parts delivers an easy-to-clean design and simple maintenance.

Adjustable retention time for precise process control.

Process gas can be re-circulated to reduce emissions, save energy, or recover vapors – designed for high-efficiency.

Compact design requires minimal floor space and makes for an easy install.

Equipment Options & Accessories

Feed Designs

Custom designed feeders and air slides are available for feeding wet solids.

Body Designs

The main body can be clamped or bolted
together for interior access.

Clean-In-Place

Clean in place (C.I.P.) spray nozzles can be installed for applications requiring frequent clean out such as food and dairy.

Feed Chambers

The feed chamber basket is customized with specially designed directional holes to eliminate weepage.

Expansion Chambers

Optional expansion chambers may be considered to increase residence time.

Single & Two-Stage Dryers

Single-stage and two-stage dryer combinations are available.

Applications

Coal

Coal is processed for power generation, steelmaking, and industrial fuel applications. Proper moisture control improves handling, storage stability, combustion efficiency, and consistent performance in downstream operations.

Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth is used in filtration, absorbents, fillers, and industrial processing applications. Controlled moisture management helps maintain porosity, particle integrity, and consistent performance in downstream processes.

Lime

Lime is used in construction materials, steelmaking, environmental treatment, and chemical processing. Proper moisture control supports consistent reactivity, improved handling, and reliable downstream performance.

Graphite

Graphite is used in batteries, lubricants, refractories, and advanced materials applications. Controlled moisture management helps preserve particle structure, conductivity, and consistent performance in downstream processing.

Kaolin Clay

Kaolin clay is used in paper, ceramics, paints, rubber, and plastics for its brightness and fine particle characteristics. Controlled moisture helps maintain uniformity, flowability, and consistent performance in downstream applications.

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is widely used as a filler and performance additive in plastics, paper, paints, coatings, and construction materials. Proper moisture control supports consistent particle quality, improved handling, and reliable downstream performance.

Alumina Trihydrate

Alumina trihydrate is commonly used as a flame retardant, filler, and raw material in chemical and ceramic applications. Controlled moisture management helps maintain particle integrity, purity, and consistent performance in downstream processing.

Potash

Potash is primarily used as a fertilizer and in chemical and industrial applications. Proper moisture control supports improved handling, reduced caking, and consistent nutrient performance in downstream processing.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is used in food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and environmental applications. Controlled moisture management helps prevent caking, maintain particle consistency, and ensure reliable downstream performance.

Solid Chemicals

Solid chemicals are used across a wide range of industrial, chemical, and manufacturing applications. Proper moisture control supports stable handling, consistent product quality, and reliable performance in downstream processing.

Plastics, Polymers & Resins

Plastics, polymers, and resins are used in manufacturing, coatings, and chemical applications. Controlled moisture ensures consistent flow, prevents degradation, and supports reliable performance in downstream processing.

Gypsum

Gypsum is used in construction materials, cement, and agricultural applications. Proper moisture control ensures consistent particle quality, ease of handling, and reliable performance in downstream processes.

Food & Dairy

Food and dairy powders are used in a wide range of products, including ingredients, beverages, and nutritional supplements. Controlled moisture ensures product stability, flowability, and consistent quality in downstream processing.

Sawdust & Wood

Sawdust and wood materials are used in biomass fuel, particleboard, and other wood-based products. Proper moisture control improves handling, prevents mold or degradation, and ensures consistent performance in downstream processing.

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Tornesh Dryer FAQs

What is a Tornesh Dryer?

A Tornesh dryer is a high-efficiency industrial dryer that combines controlled airflow and specialized material handling to achieve rapid, uniform moisture removal.

What types of materials can Tornesh dryers process?

Tornesh dryers can process a wide range of bulk solids, including minerals, chemicals, and industrial byproducts.

What makes Tornesh dryers efficient?

The design maximizes heat transfer and airflow interaction with the material, helping achieve faster drying with lower energy consumption.

How does material movement affect Tornesh dryer performance?

Proper material suspension and mixing improve contact with heated air, which helps ensure consistent moisture removal.

How does it maintain product quality?

By precisely controlling temperature, airflow, and residence time, the dryer prevents agglomeration, degradation, and uneven drying.

Is the dryer customizable?

Yes. Tornesh Dryers can be configured for capacity, material type, temperature profiles, and integration with upstream and downstream systems.

Can Tornesh dryers be integrated into existing processing lines?

Yes. These systems can often be engineered to integrate with upstream and downstream equipment within an existing production process.