Spray Drying of Silicon oil
Silicone oil is a commonly used lubricant in many industrial applications, including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. Spray drying is a technique that can be used to convert liquid silicone oil into a dry powder form, which has several advantages over liquid oil.
Spray drying of silicone oil involves the atomization of a liquid oil into small droplets using a spray nozzle. The droplets are then passed through a drying chamber, where they are exposed to a stream of hot air. As the droplets travel through the drying chamber, the solvent content evaporates, leaving behind the dry silicone particles.
The dried particles are then separated from the hot air stream using a cyclone separator or a bag filter. The resulting powder is easy to store and transport, has a longer shelf life than liquid oil, and is more convenient to use in many applications.
Spray drying of silicone oil is a highly efficient process that allows for the production of large quantities of dry silicone powder in a short period of time. It is also a cost-effective method that ensures consistent quality in the final product.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.
