Fluidised Bed Dryer for Mushroom
1. Function : To dry the oyster and milky mushroom 2.Specification :
(a) Overall dimension : 2500 x 450 x 1500 (L x B x H ) (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.45,500/-
5. Cost of operation : Rs.50/kg of dry mushroom
6. Salient features
