The Tornesh dryer is an innovative drying device combining many of the benefits of fluid bed and flash drying.
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.
Tornesh dryers are well suited for:
- Multiple industries, including food, dairy, pharmaceutical, grains, solid chemicals, minerals and ores.
- Direct-type dryer capable of drying wet solids
- Lower discharge moisture goals. Tornesh dryers provides much longer retention time than a flash dryer.
A Tornesh dryer uses hot air from a direct fired natural gas burner to dry and elevate wet powders, using a swirling airflow to increase the residence time of the product in the flash tube.
Features and benefits of Carrier Tornesh dryers:
- 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.
- Tornesh dryer units can be used as a primary dryer or pre-dryer in a multi-stage system.
- No internal moving parts – dryer is easy to clean and maintain.
- Adjustable retention time for precise process control.
- Process gas can be re-circulated to reduce emissions, save energy or recover vapors.
- Complete system flexibility.
- Carrier Tornesh dryers require less floor space and are easy to install.
- Furnished through a license agreement with NARA Machinery Company, Ltd., Japan — a world-class leader in fluidized bed technology.
For more information on the Tornesh Dryer, refer to brochure #16512.
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.
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.