Rotary Drum Residence Time Calculation
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Sugar Beet Pulp Rotary Dryer Design Parameters
Sugar Beet Pulp Rotary Dryer Specifications
Main Design Parameters Table
Capacity* (t/h) Diameter (m) Length (m) L/D Ratio RPM Retention Time (min) Power (kW) Evaporation (t/h)
4-6 2.4 16 6.7 4.2-4.8 45-50 55-75 12-18
8-10 3.0 20 6.7 3.8-4.4 48-52 90-110 24-30
12-15 3.2 22 6.9 3.6-4.2 50-55 132-160 36-45
18-20 3.6 24 6.7 3.4-4.0 52-58 200-250 54-60
25-30 4.0 26 6.5 3.2-3.8 55-60 280-315 75-90
35-40 4.2 28 6.7 3.0-3.6 58-65 355-400 105-120
*Capacity refers to dried product output (10-12% moisture)
Process Parameters
Material Characteristics
Input Moisture: 75-82%
Output Moisture: 10-12%
Bulk Density (wet): 350-400 kg/m³
Bulk Density (dried): 150-200 kg/m³
Operating Parameters
1. Temperature Ranges:
Inlet Gas: 750-850°C
Outlet Gas: 90-110°C
Product Exit: 60-80°C
2. Airflow Parameters:
Gas Velocity: 2.0-2.5 m/s
Air/Product Ratio: 12-15:1
Exit Gas Humidity: 0.12-0.15 kg H₂O/kg dry air
Design Considerations
Mechanical Design
1. Shell Construction:
Diameter (m) Shell Thickness (mm) Ring Spacing (m)
2.4-3.0 20-24 3.0-3.5
3.2-3.6 24-28 2.8-3.2
3.8-4.2 28-32 2.5-3.0
2. Flight Design:
Number: 8-12 (based on diameter)
Height: 12-15% of diameter
Pattern: Progressive lifting
Profile: Modified D-type or specialized cascade
3. Support System:
Riding Rings: 3-4 based on length
Thrust Rollers: Hard-faced for wear
Drive: Twin-motor recommended for >3.2m diameter
Special Features for Beet Pulp
1. Internal Design:
Anti-coating flights
Internal lifters for better cascading
Progressive flight pattern
Special wear protection at inlet
2. Material Handling:
Feed chute angle: 55-60°
Discharge dam height: 15-20% of diameter
Internal baffles for distribution
Performance Factors
Energy Consumption
Capacity Range Specific Heat Consumption Electric Power (kWh/t dried)
4-10 t/h 900-950 kcal/kg H₂O 65-75
12-20 t/h 850-900 kcal/kg H₂O 55-65
>25 t/h 800-850 kcal/kg H₂O 45-55
Efficiency Factors
1. Thermal Efficiency:
Design Range: 65-75%
Influenced by:
Insulation quality
Seals condition
Flight efficiency
Product distribution
2. Derating Factors:
High altitude: -2% per 300m above sea level
Wet pulp (>82%): -5% per 1% moisture
Poor maintenance: up to -20%
Cold climate: -5 to -10%
Operational Guidelines
1. Startup Procedure:
Minimum 30-minute warm-up
Progressive loading
Initial speed at 80% of design
2. Control Parameters:
Feed rate control based on outlet temperature
Drum speed variation: ±15% of design
Maximum product temperature: 85°C
Minimum airflow: 85% of design
3. Maintenance Factors:
Daily inspection of flights and seals
Weekly bearing temperature monitoring
Monthly alignment check
Quarterly flight wear inspection
Additional Notes:
1. Capacities based on standard pressed pulp (78-80% moisture)
2. Power requirements include main drive only
3. Add 20-25% for auxiliaries
4. Retention time varies with:
Initial moisture content
Required final moisture
Product specification
Operating temperature
Important: Sugar beet pulp dryers require special attention to:
Temperature control to prevent scorching
Flight design to prevent material buildup
Seal design for high-moisture operation
Material distribution for uniform drying
