Fluidized Woody Biomass Dryer
Description
A fluid bed dryer that can be used to dry biomass such as wood chips, wood particles, grasses, grain, and other plant materials at lower temperatures.
Additional Information
Patent number and inventors
13/663,359
Bridget Bero, Alarick Reiboldt, and Ward Davis.
Potential applications
This portable air dryer for drying wood chips and other organic material can be used near the chipping landing for immediate use to reduce transportation costs by eliminating the transport of water to the final destination.
Benefits and advantages
This invention has several distinct advantages over other drying methods, including the use of air as the dryer gas, controllably varied drying temperatures during use, compact and portable design, and easily scaled for optimum use for a specific application.
Case number and licensing status
2011-009
This invention is available for licensing.