A typical fluidized bed dryer consists of the following components
a. Air preparatory unit.
b. Product container.
c. Exhaust filter.
d. Exhaust blower.
e. Control panel.
f. Air distribution plate.
g. Spray nozzle.
h. Solution deliver.
The choice of distributor used during and drying process apart from ensuring uniform and stable fluidization also prevents
1. Poor fluidization quality of solids in certain regions in the fluidized bed dryer.
2. Plugging of distributor –perforated holes.
3. Solids from dropping into wind box or gas plenum located beneath the fluidized bed.