Slurry Dryer

Slurry Dryer Specification
Production capacity: 30-200 t/h
Raw material moisture 53%-85%, output moisture ≤25%
Supported fuels: natural gas, liquefied gas, biogas, biomass, bark, wood blocks and other fuel forms.
Applicable materials: suitable for drying various high-water slurry materials such as ceramic slurry, biomass slurry, chemical waste liquid containing salt or heavy metals, waste liquid in food processing, etc.
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The slurry dryer is a special drying equipment designed for slurry materials with high water content. It is widely used in industrial production areas where efficient drying of slurry or liquid materials is required. For example, the drying of ceramic slurry, food waste liquid, mine tailings slurry, and other materials can all be done with slurry dryer machine. Slurry dryers use convection drying to fully contact the material with high-temperature hot air, allowing the water to evaporate quickly, achieving a fast and efficient drying process.
Compared with traditional drying equipment, the design of the slurry dryer machine focuses on practicality and economy, using hot air as the main heat source to ensure uniform heat distribution and a stable drying process. At the same time, its drum structure supports large-capacity continuous operation and is suitable for long-term industrial use. While improving production efficiency, the dryer significantly reduces energy consumption, providing users with a more environmentally friendly and efficient slurry drying solution.
Working Principle of Slurry Dryer

When the slurry dryer is working, the slurry material enters the guide plate inside the dryer from the feeder chute. As the cylinder rotates, the slurry is guided to the inclined lifting plate and then to the center of the cylinder. It gradually falls to form a material curtain, and high-temperature gas passes through it, preheating the slurry and evaporating part of the water. When the slurry is scattered and moves onto the moving grate-style wing plates, it mixes with the preheated wing plates, transferring heat to the slurry and causing partial evaporation of its moisture. Meanwhile, the wing plates lift and scatter the slurry repeatedly, facilitating convective and contact heat exchange with the hot airflow. At the same time, the cleaning device crushes the slurry pellets, further accelerating the drying process. Ultimately, the slurry is dried into low moisture, loose material and discharged through the outlet.
Technical Parameters of Slurry Dryer Machine
| Production capacity(t/h) | Raw material moisture(%) | Output moisture(%) | Total installed power | Area(m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 40 | 20×5 |
| 50 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 58 | 20×5 |
| 60 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 65 | 22×6 |
| 80 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 86 | 22×6 |
| 100 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 126 | 25×8 |
| 120 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 157 | 25×8 |
| 150 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 188 | 28×8 |
| 180 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 217 | 30×10 |
| 200 | 53-85 | ≤25% | 236 | 30×10 |
Product Advantages of Slurry Dryer
1. The slurry dryer adopts an automatic control device. You only need to adjust the time through the control panel to automatically complete the entire drying process, thereby greatly improving the drying efficiency.
2. The drum of the slurry dryer equipment is made of stainless steel, beautiful smooth, and durable.
3. The slurry drying machine adopts triangular belt transmission, which runs smoothly, has low noise, and is safe and reliable.
4. High-rate circulating exhaust and inner cage rotation ensure fast and uniform drying and a large-diameter feed port facilitates the entry and exit of materials.
5. Heat exchanger and timing control forward and reverse rotation further improve the quality of drying and shaking.
6. Environmentally friendly and energy-saving slurry dryer. The slurry dryer adopts a new transmission device. Compared with general slurry dryers, it saves nearly 20% of coal consumption, saving costs for customers, which is to create value for our customers.
7. Green and environmentally friendly slurry dryer. The slurry dryer machine adopts multi-stage purification and dust removal equipment, which meets and exceeds the national environmental protection standards and reduces the pollution of the equipment to the environment.
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Application Fields of Slurry Dryer
Ceramic manufacturing
Convection drum slurry drying machines are widely used in the ceramic industry. They can efficiently dry ceramic slurries and significantly improve particle quality. By reducing the moisture content of the slurry, they provide stable, high-quality raw materials for subsequent molding and firing processes, which helps optimize the overall performance and appearance quality of ceramic products.


Agriculture and Fertilizer Production
In the agriculture and fertilizer industry, this slurry drying equipment can effectively process biofertilizer slurry and quickly dry high-humidity materials into granular fertilizers. The dried granules have better storage stability and transportation convenience, while also maintaining the fertilizer’s nutrients and improving the product’s market competitiveness.
Chemical waste liquid treatment
In response to the chemical industry’s waste liquid treatment needs, slurry dryers can convert chemical waste liquid with a high water content into dry particles or powder. The dried material is easy to store and transport and meets environmental protection treatment requirements, providing an effective solution for the resource utilization of industrial waste liquid.
Food processing waste liquid
In the food processing industry, the slurry drying equipment can process by-products such as dairy waste liquid and juice slurry and dry the nutrients in the waste liquid into powder form. This reduces waste emissions, realizes the reuse of resources, creates additional economic value for the company, and reduces environmental pressure.
Common Problems of Slurry Dryer Machine


Q: Does the slurry drying machine have any requirements for the particle size or viscosity of the material?
A: The slurry material dryer is designed to be adaptable and can handle slurry materials of various particle sizes, including high-viscosity and low-fluidity materials. Customizing the internal structure or adjusting the drying parameters can improve the drying efficiency of particularly viscous or agglomerated materials.
Q: How long does it take to install and debug a slurry dryer?
A: The installation and debugging of the equipment usually takes 1-2 weeks, depending on the site conditions and equipment specifications. Our professional team can provide full technical support to ensure that the equipment is put into use quickly.
Q: Does the slurry dryer require special maintenance during operation?
A: The maintenance requirements during operation are relatively low, mainly including regular inspection of drum wear, cleaning of hot air channels, and lubrication of key components. Under normal use, the equipment is designed to have a long life and operate stably and reliably.
Q: Can you provide customized services for the slurry dryer machine?
A: We provide customized services and can adjust parameters such as equipment size, processing capacity, heat source selection, etc. according to the specific needs of users to ensure that the equipment perfectly matches the customer’s production requirements.