FLUIDISED BED DRYER FOR MUSHROOM

 

1.

Function

:

To dry the oyster and milky mushroom

2.

Specification

:

 

 

(a) Overall dimension

:

2500 x 450 x 1500 mm

 

(b) Capacity

:

6 kg/batch

 

(c) Power required

:

3 hp electric motor; 2000 W for heaters

3.

General Information

:

The fluidized bed dryer consists of a centrifugal blower, holding bin, heating coils, motor and thermostat control.  The blower is run by a 3 hp, three phase motor.  The delivery of the blower is connected to the heater drum, provided four numbers of fin type electrical heaters of each 500 watts and controlled through a stem type thermostat.  At the other end of the heater drum, the drying chamber is placed.  Hot air of 50 to 90ºC temperature at a flow rate of 9 to 32 m3 / minute can be obtained in this dryer.  The whole assembly is placed on a suitable frame made of mild steel.

 

4.

Cost of the unit

:

Rs.30,000/-

5.

Cost of operation

:

Rs.50/kg of dry mushroom

6.

Salient features

:

  • Suitable for drying oyster and milky mushroom.

  • Dries oyster mushroom in 2 hours and milky mushroom in 6 hours.

  • The dried mushroom useful for the production of mushroom based ready to use mix and products.

 

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