Product Drying - Munters desiccant dehumidifier

The most common method for product drying is to introduce hot air, thus evaporating the moisture contained within the product.

However this is not ideal as the increase in heat and humidity increases the risk of mould and fungus growth.

This in turn can cause corrosion to machinery and the extra heat can damage the product being dried. By using a dehumifier the conditions can be kept constant to prevent these destructive conditions from occurring.

Product drying processes such as spray drying and fluid-bed systems can be significantly optimized using our energy efficient and highly hygienic dehumidification solutions.

Drying of products e.g. sausage, fruit and cheese requires a controlled humidity level to avoid growth of microorganisms and to ensure reproducible drying cycles year-round.

Avoiding mould and fungus with dehumidification:

The most common method for product drying is to introduce hot air, thus evaporating the moisture contained within the product. However, this is not ideal as the increase in heat and humidity increases the risk of mould and fungus growth. Raised humidity levels can also cause corrosion to machinery and the extra heat can damage the product being dried. By using Munters dehumidifiers, the conditions can be kept constant to prevent these destructive conditions from occurring.

Spray drying and fluid-bed systems:

For demanding processes, such as drying of milk powder, coffee, yeast, etc. in spray towers and fluid bed systems, hygiene and energy consumption are major issues.

Controlling the humidity level using our dehumidifiers ensures constant conditions around the year and provides an improved hygienic environment without growth of micro-organisms.

During the adsorption process, the air passing through the patented honeycomb desiccant rotor is dehumidified by up to 14g/kg whilst also being heated, reducing the need for a post-heater in the process air.

Benefits of using a Munters desiccant dehumidifier:

– Faster drying processes in spray towers, fluid-bed systems and during coating, providing increased production capacity

– Munters’ unique, bactericidal certified honeycomb rotor with high DeltaX

– Energy savings up to 25% in spray tower drying thanks to elimination of pre-cooling

– Improved hygiene, through the elimination of wet surfaces

With over 17 years of experience in the industry SMAC Enterprises has assisted many clients in various industries by providing air treatment solutions for the drying of food and powder products in all manufacturing sectors.

Contact SMAC Enterprises (sole Munters Air Treatment distributors for the Southern Africa region) for a complimentary assessment and let our Munters trained air treatment specialists recommend the correct Munters dehumidifier from the Munters Air Treatment range suited for your unique industry need that will increase product drying times and prevent mold and fungus growth.

SMAC Enterprises are the official representatives for the Munters AirTech Division and are sole distributors for Munters dehumidifiers with South Africa and the Southern Africa regions.