Features

Temperature/humidity control and air-circulation unit (ACU)

Eco Dryer

• The optimum temperature and humidity for the product are controlled by using a temperature and
  humidity sensor to detect the heat generated by the heating aggregate(*1), the moisture supplied by
  the humidifier (*2), and the moisture that has evaporated from the product.
• The air with controlled temperature and humidity is blown to the drying chamber using ACU (*3)
  which generates a strong airflow of approximately 13 meters per second. (speed: depending on
  the product)
• The ACU has an inverted cone that enables it to generate a uniform airflow from top to bottom.
  This creates a uniformed atmosphere inside the drying chamber.
  The air turbulence generated by the strong air flow ensures that air reaches even in every recessed
  and hidden parts of the product where the airflow cannot reach directly. The drying time is thus
  shortened.(*4)
• While rotating, ACU is able to apply airflow to the products at regular intervals by blowing air.
  The timing of the intervals is determined by the moving speed of water in the green body. (*5)
• The number of ACUs is determined by the size of the drying chamber and the volume and drying
  characteristics of the product.

Structure

• The panels of the drying chamber are made of an insulating material sandwiched by 0.6-mm steel
  sheets without any reinforcement, resulting in a simple structure.
• The highly effective insulating materials (polyurethane foam or rock wool, with a thickness of
  60 to 120 mm) can be selected to match the drying temperature of each product.
• Individual panels can be inserted, so they are easy to install and can be assembled in a short time,
  providing good airtightness and insulation.

Operability

Special control software for Eco Dryer

• It is a Windows application and can be run on a personal computer.
• As GUI (graphical user interface) is used, any drying programs can be created and modified easily
  and PID control can be set. Even a beginner can operate the system easily.
• Created drying curves are stored in the user program holder and printed out.
  As the status of the drying operation is displayed on the screen, the operating state of each unit,
  as well as the temperature and humidity, can be checked in real time, making it easy to
  spot trouble quickly.
• One software allows multiple drying chambers to be controlled.

Economic efficiency

• Temperature control prevents heat from being generated unnecessarily, and the use of insulating
  materials inhibits radiant heat loss.
• The shortening of the drying time shortens overall lead times. That eliminates the need for
  surplusdrying space and enables the existing space to be used more effectively.
• Breakage of the products is dramatically reduced, thereby improving yields.
  The waste heat from kilns can be used as a source of heat, thus saving even more energy.