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What is Three Drum Dryer?

The Three Drum Dryer is mainly used for drying granular materials within a certain humidity range, such as dry mortar industry, various specifications of molding sand used in the casting industry, building materials and cement industry, small particle clay, the chemical industry is used for small particle materials that cannot afford chemical changes and are not afraid of high temperature and dust.

External structure and internal structure

Three-cylinder Dryer structure

Working Principle

The material enters the inner layer of the Three Drum Dryer by the feeding device, the material is continuously picked up and scattered under the sheet of the inner layer to achieve heat exchange in a spiral way, and the material moves the other end of the inner layer into the middle layer for countercurrent drying. The material is constantly lifted into the middle layer repeatedly, in a way of advancing two steps and one step back. The material fully absorbs the heat emitted by the inner layer drum in the middle layer. It also absorbs the heat of the middle roller, and prolongs the drying time, and the material reaches the dry state here. Then the material falls into the outer layer from the other end of the middle layer, and the material travels in a rectangular multi-loop mode in the outer cylinder, and the material that achieves the drying effect travels quickly out of the cylinder under the action of hot air. The wet material that does not achieve the drying effect cannot travel quickly due to its own weight, and the material is fully dried in the rectangular sheet, thus achieving the purpose of drying.

The Core Advantages of CHUNLEI Three Drum Dryer

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  • The structure of the Three Drum Dryer adopts sleeve type, so that the material can be dried quickly.
  • Design cylinder self-insulation, so that the thermal efficiency of more than 80%.
  • The product structure is exquisite, smooth operation.
  • The drying effect is good, tons of dry coal consumption is less than 8kg.
  • The fuel can be used for kerosene gas. It can dry the bulk powder material below 20mm.
  • Than the single cylinder dryer to reduce the floor area of about 50%, civil investment reduced by about 50%, power consumption reduced to 60%.
  • The final moisture index required can be easily regulated according to user requirements.
  • Without the size of the gear rotation, the use of tugwheel rotation.
  • Low gas temperature, dust removal equipment for a long time.
  • Discharge temperature below 60 degrees. Continuous production of packaging.
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Technical Parameters of Three Drum Dryer

Mode(m)Ф2×4.5Ф2.2×5Ф2.5×6Ф2.7×6.5Ф3.0×6.5Ф3.2×7Ф3.6×8Ф4.2×8
 Outer tube diameter(m)22.22.52.73.03.23.64.2
Length of outer tube(m)4.5566.56.5788
 Cylinder volume(m3)14.1318.9929.4337.1945.9256.2781.39110.78
Cylinder speed(r/min)4-104-104-104-104-104-104-104-10
 The maximum intake air temperature(℃)700-750700-750700-750700-750700-750700-750700-750700-750
Capacity(T/h)13-1815-2320-2824-3335-4040-6055-7570-120
 Motor power(kw)5.5×27.5×25.5×47.5×411×415×418.5×422×4

Three Drum Dryer FAQ

1. Q: How much energy can a three drum dryer save compared to a single drum dryer?

A: A three drum dryer can save 30-40% on fuel costs. Its unique triple-pass structure allows hot air to travel a longer distance inside a smaller footprint, maximizing heat exchange and reducing heat loss.

2. Q: What materials can be processed in a three drum dryer?

A: It handles a wide range of materials with medium to low viscosity, including: slag, clay, coal, sand, fly ash, ore, sawdust, chicken manure, and mineral powder. Moisture content can be reduced from 60% down to 1-5% in one pass.

3. Q: Does the three drum dryer have sticking problems?

A: No, not for most dry materials. The inside is equipped with a special lifting plate design that continuously lifts and throws the material, preventing it from sticking to the drum walls. For sticky materials (like wet sludge), we can add a self-cleaning device.

4. Q: What is the price range of a three drum dryer for a small-scale operation (5-10 t/h)?

A: For a 5-10 tons per hour capacity, the price typically ranges from $15,000 to $45,000 USD, depending on the material, required final moisture, and automation level. Contact us for a model-specific quotation.

5. Q: Is the footprint of a three drum dryer smaller than a single drum dryer?

A: Yes, much smaller. For the same capacity, a three drum dryer requires only 50-60% of the floor space compared to a single drum dryer. This makes it ideal for plants with limited space or retrofit projects.