Jangam, Mujumdar - Classification and Selection
Figure 3.1. Classification of dryers
Fluidized Bed/spouted bed
Vibrated bed dryer
Vacuum tray
Agitated bed
Rotary batch
Atmospheric
tray
Microwave
(Atmospheric)
Microwave
(Vacuum)
Freeze
Solar
IR
Drum
(Atmospheric)
Drum
(Vacuum)
Plate
Vacuum
Agitated bed
Indirect rotary
Band
(Through-Flow)
Band
(Cross-flow)
Band
(Impingement)
Tunnel
Spin Flash
Conveyor
Microwave
(Atmospheric)
Microwave
(Vacuum)
Freeze
Solar
IR
Radio frequency
WMFB
PFFB
Vibrated fluidized bed Pneumatic
Cascading rotary
Rotary Louvre
Spray
Mode of Operation
Batch Dryers (^) Continuous Dryers
Layer Type
Dispersion Type (^) Dispersion Type
Layer Type
Contact Convective^ Special^ Conductive Convective Special
Drying of Foods, Vegetables and Fruits