Laboratory Scale Spray Dryer

SD-15
Operation Manual

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Hagavish st. Israel 58817 Tel: 972 3 5595252, Fax: 972 3 5594529 mrc@mrclab.com

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I. Technology Parameter

1．Air inlet temperature range 30ºC to 280ºC

2．Air outlet temperature range 30ºC to 140ºC

3．Evaporation rate of water at inlet temperature of 280ºC using Standard: Approximately 1500 ml/hour

4．Max. Sample feed: 1500mL/H

5．Power：3KW AC220V /50Hz

Warning: if not 220V, the dryer must connect the transformer that it can transfer 110V to 220V

6．Air-Blower：0.2KW /5.6m3/min/1020Pa

7．Air Compressor：0.2KW/4.2 m3/h

8．Compressor Air Pressure：2～3Bar

9．Dimension：780 x 560 x 1300 ( mm ) LxWxH

10．standard with 0.7 mm jet and other sizes are available as accessories

11．Weigh：110KG

12．Environment Temp.：10～40℃

Warning: This lab spray dryer can only be used for aqueous solution, Organic solvent forbidden!

II. Packing List

Description Qty

Main Lab Spray Dryer 1

Main-Chamber 1

Cyclone 1

Sample Collection Bottle 1

Waste Collection Tube 1

Svl Screw Connectors 1

Clip Hoop(LY12 black) 3

Jet Assembly With 0.5mm Jet 1

Nylon Tube 6mm 2m

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III. Preparation Installation and Operation

K M
J
G A
H
N
F1

F2

P
F3

F4

SYS

F Q
E L
D C
B

1） The main chamber(A ) fits into the U shaped clamp (K) on the right side of the unit, and lightly tighten the

nut (M) ( chamber can be flexible at U shaped clamp (K) as standard)

2） The cyclone (F) fits directly into the exhaust stack (G) to the left of the control panel & the main

chamber(O) before the nut(N), sealing ring& stainless steel shim fit into the cyclone , adjust the position of

the main chamber & cyclone so as they can be put in order completely, and lightly tighten the nut(P).

3） Join sample collection bottle and cyclone (F) with Clip hoop.

4） Join the waste collection tube and the main chamber with Clip hoop.

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IV. SYSTEM CONTROL

fig(1)INTERFACE

After switch on, touch screen shows interface, click F3 (or click any place on touch screen) the

equipment into control system

Fig(2)

MANUAL：

1、 PUMP Control the pump，press the “start” under the “PUMP” ，the pump is running.

2、 AIR-BLOWER(FAN) Control the fan, press the “start” under the “AIR-BLOWER”, the

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air-blower is running.。

3、 DE-BLOCK PISTON Control the “start” under the “DE-BLOCK PISTON”，the de-block

piston is running. The speed of the piston can be changed。

4、 AIR COMPRESSOR Control the “start” under the “AIR COMPRESSOR”，the air

compressor is running。

5、 HEATER Control the “start” under the “HEATING”，the heater is running。

AUTO MENU ： Set up the parameter required， then press the “AUTO MENU” to come back,and press the
“stopping”, the equipment begin to work, after dealing with the material, change the material to water to clean
the nylon tube, etc.

Fig(3)

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Fig(4)

Fig(5)

PARAMETER SET：

1) You can only change values on the screen displayed:

2) Values can be changed on the following screens:

1.1 set temperature. (0-280)

1.2 set air-blower(fan) (48-56)

1.3 set pump (45-60)

1.4 set de-block piston ( 4-5)

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Notes: inlet temp. must be lower than 135 degree before feeding the material.

AIR-BLOWER SET Sets up air-blower frequency, click numerical value frame, and figure keyboard
come out, press CLR key, then import number you required, press ENTER key to finish (50— 60
ordinarily).
a、 DE-BLOCK PISTON SET Sets up DE-BLOCK piston frequency（Numerical value express

DE-BLOCK start up every second, and figure keyboard come out, press CLR key, then

import number you need, press ENTER key to finish.

b、PUMP SET Set up pump rotating speed(20— 50 ordinarily), and figure keyboard come out,

press CLR key, then import number you need, press ENTER key to finish.

c、INLET TEMP SET Figure keyboard come out, press CLR key, then import number you

need, press ENTER key to finish.

After set up parameter , clicks “AUTO CONTROL” into interface , click “stopping” , equipment comes
into procedure automate and runs, after spraying, click “running”, procedure stop (note: Inlet
temperature than 90℃, AIR-BLOWER can not stop automatically) .

V. Problem probably

Description Reasons probably How to settle

fan not working Transducer damage connect with sales

Fan damage connect with sales

Heater not working Fan don’t start up Start up fan

Solid state relay(SSR) damaged Replace SSR

Heater damaged connect with sales

air compressor not working
Intermediate relay damage
Air compressor do not startup
Air compressor damaged
Replace Intermediate relay
Start up Air compressor
connect with sales

equipment has not Outside socket damaged Check socket

electricity Air switch 1 closed open air switch 1

Intermediate relay damage Replace Intermediate relay

touch screen do not Start button damaged Replace Start button

display 24V switching button damages Replace switching button

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Use the screen on FAN SETTINGS to set the air flow.

Use the SET TEMP screen to set the temperature required.

The actual inlet temp.and outlet temp. is displayed at all times on the set temp screen.

Then set the pump to a proper rate.

Allow a small amount of water to be pumped into the silicone tube to clean the tube and the jet and then transfer

the tube to the sample. When the sample reaches the jet the Spray Drying Operation should commence and

dried powder should be observed spiraling down the cyclone into the collection bottle.

Once spray drying has commenced varying the parameters of temp., air flow and pump speed, may be tried to

improve the process.

VII. GENEERAL ADVICE AND USEFUL HINTS

1) Always start a trail with a low to medium inlet temperature (180-220 ℃ ), maximum air-flow, and a slow

pump rate. Observe the bottom of the main chamber for wetting and either reduce the pumping rate or

increase the temperature if the product is not completely drying. The optimum pumping /temperature rates

are achieved when not wet spotting of the product is observed (this assumes water as the solvent)

2) If the sample is a liquid with solids in suspension it may be necessary to keep it continually agitated with a

magnetic or overhead stirrer. Heavy suspensions are best pumped from the sample container when it is

positioned on the side shelf as this shelf, the pump and jet are all at a similar height.

3) Most spray drying process lose fines in the exhaust. The amount lost usually depends on air flow and

particle weight. The air flow can be reduced using the screen controls. The particle size/weight can often be

increased by using a larger jet size.

4) If the sprayed sample is light colored it may be more easily observed by placing a dark card behind the

cyclone.

5) The ideal flow path through the cyclone should be a continuous spiral. If product accumulates on the

cyclone wall try alterations to the air flow or the compressor jet pressure or the jet size.

6) Some sample may require pre-heating before spraying.