Specification Comparison and Residence Time Calculation of MS-35 versus MS-150 Spray Dryers
| Specifications | Laboratory-Scale MS-35 | Pilot/Manufacturing-Scale MS-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber diameter (m) | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| Chamber straight side height (m) | 0.64 | 0.83 |
| Chamber cone height (m) | 0.322 | 0.965 |
| Chamber cross-sectional area (m2) | 0.0707 | 0.636 |
| Chamber volume (m3) (cylinder + cone volume) | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Drying air rate (kg/h) | 38 | 154 |
| Drying air rate (m3/s)a | 0.0106 | 0.043 |
| Drying air velocity in chamber (m/s) | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| Theoretical air residence time (s)b | 4.72 | 16.98 |