A closed-loop spray dryer recirculates an inert drying gas through a sealed process loop for liquid feeds that require solvent recovery or controlled oxygen exposure. System design depends on solvent properties, oxygen limits, recovery targets, explosion protection and the applicable site safety requirements.

Closed Loop Spray Dryer

  • The top of the drying tower adopts a special hot air distributor to guide the gas in the tower and prevent the material from sticking to the wall. Made of 2mm 304 stainless steel, shell 304 thick 3mm.
  • The inner diameter of the drying tower is 1.6m, total height is 6.5m. Can withstand 2Kg of positive pressure, and will not be damaged in the case of operational errors. The inner wall is 3mm stainless steel 316L polished mirror plate, welded by argon arc welding. The outer package of the tower is a 1.5mm stainless steel plate with Q235 steel skeleton and rock wool insulation of 50mm thickness in the middle.
  • The tower is equipped with a tower door and observation holes, easy to clean the tower observation. The tower body intersection and pipe elbow is rounded butt design, reduce dead ends.
  • Normal operating temperature: hot air distributor into the air temperature of 180 ℃. Extreme operating temperature 250℃. Tower working pressure: 2000 ~ 5000Pa, the limit of the tower pressure: 20000Pa, more than 26000pa explosion relief membrane will automatically rupture, so that the gas leak to the outside of the equipment. The ultimate negative pressure -12000pa.
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Drying Solution for XLPG-50 Closed Cycle Spray Dryer (e.g. LiFePO4)

1. Customer Requirements

Material Name

LiFePO4

Feeding Temperature

35℃

Raw Material Solid content

10~15 %

Dust Removal Method

Cyclone  + Bag dust collector

Heating Source

Electricity

Equipment Material Requirement

Inner 316L Outer 304 stainless steel

Inlet Air Temperature

140~180℃

Operation Mode

Continuous

Outlet Air Temperature

70~110℃

Drying Medium

Nitrogen

Water Evaporation Volume

50Kg/h

Condenser Outlet Temperature

-15℃

Drying Residence Time

25-30S

Preheater Outlet Temperature

15~25℃

2. Equipment Configuration List

ID

Equipment Name

Models

Material

QTY

2.1 Air System

1

Nitrogen Inlet Device

Dg15

304

1

2

Blower

11kw JWT

304

1

4

Blower Inverter

11kw

1

5

Inlet Air Duct

DN250, flange, 6kg/cm2

316L

1

6

Venting Device

316L

1

7

Inlet Air RTD

0~350

304

1

8

Electric Heating Device

180kw

316L

1

2.2 Drying Tower

1

Atomizer

316L

1

2

Nitrogen Pressure Stabilization Device

1

3

Drying Tower

Φ1600, 2kg/cm2

316L 

1

4

Air Hammer

SUS304

2

5

Air Hammer Controller

1

6

Main Tower Pressure Transmitter

1

7

Explosion-proof Membrane

Φ300, Burst pressure +26000pa

316L, PTFE

1

8

Explosion-proof Pipe

Φ300

316L

1

9

Main Tower Thermomete

0~350℃

1

10

Air Hammer Solenoid Valve

24V

8

2.3 Dust Removal System

1

Exhaust Air Duct

φ200

316L

1

2

Cyclone Separator

φ650

316L

1

3

Bag Dust Collector

MC-60

316L

1

4

Fabric Bag

φ120

60

5

Pulse Metal Hose

1 inch

316L 

3

6

Ball Valve

φ50

304

1

7

Oxygen Detection Controller

1

8

Condenser

50㎡

316L 

1

9

Exhaust Air Thermal Resistance

0~350

1

10

After Condensation Heat Resistance 

-20~350

1

11

Bag Filter Controller

1

12

Pulse Valve

3

13

Differential Pressure Transmitter

2

14

Pressure Transmitter

1

2.4 Liquid Supply System

1

Mixing Drum

200L

316L 

1

2

Hose Pump

XY25A

1

3

Feeding Pipe

Sanitary Pipe

1

CLOSED-CIRCUIT PROCESS

How a Closed Loop Spray Dryer Works

In a closed-circuit system, the selected drying gas is circulated instead of continuously discharged as once-through process air. The liquid feed is atomized into the drying chamber, powder is separated from the gas stream, condensable vapor is removed in the recovery stage, and the conditioned gas returns to the heater and dryer.

This arrangement may be considered for solvent-containing feeds, oxidation-sensitive products or processes requiring contained gas circulation. The exact process design depends on solvent properties, oxygen limits, powder behavior, recovery target and applicable site requirements.

1. Atomize and Dry

The feed is atomized into a controlled circulating gas stream and dried to the required powder condition.

2. Separate Powder

Cyclone and filtration stages are selected from powder size, loading, recovery and containment requirements.

3. Condense Vapor

The vapor load and solvent properties determine condensation temperature, duty and recovery arrangement.

4. Condition and Recycle Gas

The circulating gas is reheated and returned while oxygen, pressure, temperature and flow are monitored as required.

ENGINEERING INPUTS

Closed Loop Spray Dryer Selection Requirements

Feed and Solvent

Composition, solvent identity and concentration, solids content, viscosity, density, stability and feed rate.

Powder Target

Final moisture, particle size, bulk density, temperature limit, recovery and containment requirements.

Gas and Recovery

Drying medium, oxygen limit, vapor load, condenser duty, purge strategy and required solvent recovery.

Site and Safety

Hazard data, area classification, relief or protection philosophy, utilities, local requirements and installation country.

Request a Closed Loop Spray Drying Review

Send feed, solvent, powder target and site data for an application-specific review.

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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS

Closed Loop Spray Dryer FAQs

When should a closed loop spray dryer be evaluated?

A closed loop spray dryer may be evaluated when a feed contains an organic solvent, when oxidation exposure must be limited, or when the drying medium and solvent should be contained and recovered. Suitability depends on the complete material and safety assessment.

How does a closed loop spray drying system work?

The drying gas circulates through atomization, drying, powder separation, condensation and reheating stages before returning to the dryer. Make-up gas, purge strategy, oxygen monitoring and pressure control are engineered for the selected process.

Can the LiFePO4 project data be used for another material?

No. The listed XLPG-50 conditions describe a specific reference project. Gas flow, oxygen limit, temperature, solvent load, condenser duty, materials of construction and protection measures must be recalculated or confirmed for each new feed.

What information is needed for a closed loop spray dryer proposal?

Provide feed composition, solvent name and concentration, solids content, viscosity, density, feed rate, target powder properties, temperature limits, flammability and toxicity data, required recovery, utilities, site classification and installation country.

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