Heating Bulk Solids Using Steam, Hot Water or Thermal Oil
The Solex bulk solids heater is ultra-efficient, using up to 90% less energy than other technologies.
The indirect plate heating design means air is not in contact with the product during the heating process.
The mass flow design of the Solex heater means the product moves with uniform velocity through the heat exchanger.
The slow and controlled movement of the bulk solids material prevents product, abrasion and degradation so that there is no change in particle characteristics or quality.
The indirect plate heating design means air is not used in the heating process.
Uses Up To 90%
Less Energy
The Solex bulk solids heater is ultra-efficient, using up to 90% less energy than other technologies. The indirect plate heating design does not require the use of air in the heating process, which eliminates both the need for large horsepower electric drives and the associated heat losses. This fact, combined with the large heat transfer to surface area of the Solex heating plates, makes Solex the most efficient bulk solids heating technology available.
Produces a Superior Final Product
The slow and controlled movement of the bulk solids material prevents product, abrasion and degradation so that there is no change in particle characteristics or quality. A superior final product is produced. Since air is not in contact with the product, risk of bacterial contamination, odor contamination, and product moisture content are eliminated.
Precise Final Product Temperatures
The mass flow design of the Solex heater means the product moves with uniform velocity through the heat exchanger. This feature, combined with residence times of 5-10 minutes, enables even heat distribution as the product passes through the heater, producing precise and uniform final product temperatures.
Reduced
Installation Costs
The indirect plate heating design means air is not used in the heating process. As a result, installed capital costs are reduced due to the elimination of costly air handling equipment such as large diameter air ducting, motors, fans, scrubbers, heaters and emissions controls.
ZERO Emission, Dust, Fines, or Odors
The indirect plate heating design means air is not in contact with the product during the heating process. Emission, fines, dust and odors are eliminated because air is not used to directly heat the product.
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