SPRAY DRYING AGGLOMERATION

 

AGGLOMERATE

Agglomerate is composed of two or more particles adhering to each other. Agglomeration is often desired in the spray-drying operation due to the physical characteristics of agglomerates, such as improved dispersibility and free flowing properties. 

 

AGGLOMERATION

Agglomerates can be created, when specifically desired, by

a)     Contacting the evaporation spray with dry product fines (mixed-flow)

b)     Installing special agglomeration equipment directly to the drying chamber (e.g fluid bed)