by Chian Wen | May 1, 2019 | Spray dryer, Uncategorized
This article briefly summarises the five factors to be taken into consideration to obtain good cell viability of spray dried probiotic bacteria. The factors are: (i) early stationary phase, (ii) carrier medium, (iii) additional solutes, (iv) bacteria culturing, and...
by Chian Wen | Aug 1, 2018 | Commercialisation, Evaporator, Innovation, Percolator, Process innovation, SME engineering, Spray dryer
We successfully designed commissioned turnkey herbal extraction commercial plant at Kota Damansara. 1) Top left: ultrasound assisted extractive reactor and percolators. 2) Top right: evaporator for increasing solid content in solution. 3) Bottom left: Hot water kettle...
by Chian Wen | Apr 16, 2018 | Freeze dryer, SME engineering, Spray dryer
Spray dry vs freeze dry Spray dry is around 4-5 times more economical than that freeze dry as the former consumes less electricity with drying time of 5-100s, whereas freeze dry can 1-3 days. Spray-dried product is highly stable, because of its low moisture content...
by Chian Wen | Feb 12, 2018 | Commercialisation, Innovation, Insoluble solids, Process innovation, SME engineering, Spray dryer
Spray drying of INSOLUBLE solids (>50μm) with high fat content at 60-70% moisture content. Agridon Technologies’s technology does not require fat separation for pre-treatment of feed, thus: Reducing risk of product turning rancid. Improved product throughput and...
by Chian Wen | Dec 27, 2017 | Innovation, Process innovation, SME engineering, Spray dryer, Wet scrubber
In animal feed industry, powder sizes as a result of spray drying is typically much larger than 10 microns. Where particulate matter (PM) pollution can be of concern, a wet scrubber is typically added after a spray dryer. A low energy scrubber would suffice for...
by Chian Wen | Jul 18, 2017 | SME engineering, Spray dryer
Powder is an important form of nutraceutical and food product transport. The reasons for having product in powder form are predominantly for two reasons: (i) to extend the shelf-life (drying effect deactivates micro-organisms’ metabolisms) thus preserving product...
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