Fluid bed dryer for pre-crushed pumice
This vibrating fluid bed dryer is used to remove the surface and internal moisture from pre-crushed pumice. The ore enters the system via a belt conveyor and feeds the dryer. Air heated by natural gas is processed through the fluid bed dryer, removing the moisture. Moisture laden gas is sent to a dust collector to remove any entrained fines before the gas is released into the atmosphere. The dried ore is then discharged from the dryer onto a conveyor and sent to a storage silo.