Did you know that many products such as pharmaceutical powders, plastic resins, meats, cereals, and cheeses require a drying process to remove surface or hygroscopic moisture prior to packaging? Whether it is a bulk or continuous drying process it typically utilizes heated air blown across the product. A growing trend amongst manufactures of these products is to incorporate desiccant dehumidifiers to control moisture content, reduce drying time, and improve product quality. In this article on Product Drying with Desiccants, I talk about the benefits of this technology.
Benefits of Drying with Desiccants
The drying process is really the science of creating the maximum vapor pressure between the product and the air. Vapor pressure is increased by either raising the temperature or reducing the relative humidity (RH)/moisture content of the air. In most cases, raising the air temperature is not an option because it may damage the product. The benefits from the low RH that a desiccant dehumidifier can provide are:
- Shorter drying times
- Consistent RH level regardless of the ambient conditions
- Less energy to heat the air
- Lower drying temperature to reduce heat impacts on the product
Innovative Air Technologies
Eldridge represents the desiccant dehumidification equipment manufactured by Innovative Air Technologies. We chose this product line not only due to the high quality and reliability but also the competitive pricing we can offer you, our customers. For every application, our combined team of experienced system designers will evaluate the unique needs of any drying process and specify the right desiccant dehumidification equipment to achieve the desired results.
We hope that you found this article on Product Drying With Desiccants to be helpful. When you need assistance with product drying, contact Eldridge for a visit to your facility to assess your drying process and identify the best method of how to incorporate desiccant dehumidification.