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Benefits and Applications
-----An ACT fluid bed sends a powerful stream of air up through your particulate material, suspending and circulating the particles like a boiling fluid. This churning action, or "fluidization," produces an even distribution of air among the particles, making the fluid bed perfect for heating, cooling, or drying processes. The fluidized particles can also be easily and evenly coated or otherwise treated using a variety of techniques. And since the fluid action is achieved using nothing more than air, your material is handled as gently as possible. Whatever your production needs, ACT fluid beds offer a proven, low cost solution.
ACT Fluid Beds are Ideal for:
* Heating
* Cooling
* Drying
* Coating
* Reacting
* Granulating
* Special Handling* Conveying
* Mixing
* Impregnating
* Dedusting
* Classifying
* Decontaminating
* Scrubbing----ACT can provide you with a variety of fluid bed models suitable for any application. Our fluid beds offer batch or continuous operation and are available in vibrating designs for even greater efficiency in certain applications. We also build complete process systems to handle every aspect of your product needs. Many of our models include baghouse systems, heating and cooling units, or other built-in features to save you space and money. Sizes of our standard models range from our bench top laboratory fluid bed (capable of approximately 2 kg production batches, depending on material) to industrial scale continuous models with operating capacities of 50 tons per hour.
ACT standard fluid beds include the following:
* Batch or continuous operation
* Static or vibrating designs
* Push, pull or combination air flow
* Positive, negative or atmospheric pressure
* Particle size capacity ranging from 2 inches to sub-microns
* 1/4 sq.ft. to 1000 sq. ft. bed sizes
* 2 kg batch to 50 ton/hour continuous production
* Optional ACT spray systems and bed inserts
* Modular or complete system designs
* Salability
* Easy operation and clean up
* Full compatibility with all ACT industrial equipment
Specialty Designs and Modifications
----At ACT we understand that one size does not fit all. That's why all of our fluid beds can be easily modified to suit your specific needs. Where necessary, we can build your fluid bed from specialty materials ranging from food and pharmaceutical grade stainless steel to high temperature Inconel® 600 or other specialty alloys. We are a certified ASME code shop - whatever you need, we can build.
Your specialty fluid bed could include:
* Complete custom engineering and design
* Custom size and shape
* Food/Pharmaceutical grade stainless steel
* Specialty alloys or other specialty materials
* High temperature operation (1400° Fahrenheit or more)
* Explosion resistant design
* Corrosion resistant material
* Hazardous chemical systems
* Recirculating contained gas design
* Specialty inserts, screens and spraying systems
* Fully automated operation
Technical and Engineering Support
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--- ACT offers complete engineering services to take your project from start to finish. Our engineering and design team will evaluate your process, production and site requirements to develop the fluid bed system that is right for you. Once fabrication is complete, your fluid bed undergoes rigorous performance testing at our facilities. Our technicians will then install your fluid bed at any site you choose. We'll also oversee your startup operations to ensure that your fluid bed works perfectly for your process and production needs. We can also train your employees to operate your new equipment, either on site or at our own complete pilot plant facilities. And should you wish to make later changes or need other assistance, our engineering team is readily available to meet your needs.
ACT Engineering and Technical Services include:
* Chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering
* Raw materials, process, product and site evaluation
* Custom research, development, engineering and design
* Automation/Computer control
* Lab and pilot plant testing
* On site installation
* Equipment testing at ACT
* Startup
* Operator training
* Test production runs at ACT
* Complete technical support
* Equipment and process modification
----The Windstorm™ Fluid Bed System is the versatile, low cost solution for batch processing and production. Windstorm™ is a complete process system, with a blower, ductwork, heating/cooling system, integral dust collector, explosion protection and more. Its recirculating design allows inert gas or air operation, and the compact layout is ideally suited for sites with limited space. Windstorm ™ Fluid bed Systems also feature ACT's exclusive on demand discharge door; batches unload at the touch of a button without shutting down the system. Whatever your needs, the Windstorm™ Fluid bed System is the perfect way to process industrial chemicals, foods, fine cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
Standard Features (All Models)
* Steam/coolant coil for temperature control
* Condensing coil for moisture removal or solvent recovery
* Mist eliminator
* Explosion protection
* Recirculating System
-----Inert gas or air operation
* Integral dust collector with polyester bag filters
-----99% filtration efficiency for particles larger than 1 micron
* Pulse jet bag cleaning system
* Sealed discharge hopper with airlock
* On demand product discharge door
-----Push button operation
-----Air actuated
* Removable screen with your choice of open area
* Air flow and temperature controls
* Full instrumentation
------Inlet air temperature
------Exit air temperature
------Fluidization air velocity indicator
------Differential pressure gauge for filter and screen
* Complete ductwork for contained air
* Blower
------Can be configured for positive, negative or atmospheric pressure
* Stainless steel construction
-----Mill #2b finish
* Fluid bed and ductwork disassemble for easy cleaning
Laboratory Fluid Bed Granulator/Coater
----Applied Chemical Technology's Laboratory Fluid Bed offers the perfect solution for testing or developing chemical products and processes. This versatile unit is easy to use and suitable for applications from industrial chemicals to food and pharmaceuticals. With an ACT Laboratory Fluid Bed you can easily experiment with fluidization velocities, operating temperatures, coating methods, drying and cooling curves and other process variables. The Laboratory Fluid Bed is also ideal for batch production runs and product evaluation. In addition, all data is directly applicable for scale up to ACT's industrial fluid bed systems.
Standard Features
* Full instrumentation (S.I. or U.S.)
------Digital air flow/fluidization velocity indicator
------Differential pressure readouts across air filters, screen and bed
------Digital inlet air temperature indicator
------Digital exit air temperature indicator
------High temperature alarm and warning light
------Digital timer
* Variable speed blower for precise air flow control
------Up to 70 cfm at 40 inches water column (2m³/min at 1016 kg/m²)
------Locking potentiometer control
------Induced draft blower location produces negative pressure at fluid bed
* Insulated 1700 watt heater, for air temperatures up to 80°C
* Air atomized removable stainless steel spray system
------Top and bottom configuration
* Touch operated pulsed air filter cleaning system
* Motorized chamber sealing system for easy access and operation
* 110V GFI receptacle
* Stainless steel construction
* Safety features
------Emergency power cut-off switch
------Total ground fault interrupt protection
* Easy operation and cleaning
Combination Fluid Bed/Baghouses
----Applied Chemical Technology's Combination Fluid Bed/Baghouses combine process operations and environmental control in a single unit, reducing space requirements and allowing greater flexibility in plant layout. The continuous operation design offers non-stop production capabilities for almost unlimited process applications, while the integrated baghouse easily captures undersized particles for elimination or recirculation. We offer a versatile range of fluid bed sizes to meet any need, from research and development operations to full-scale production plants.
Standard Features (All Models)
Baghouse Features
* ACT's specialty integrated design
------- Low air velocity, low turbulence in transition phase
------- Laminar flow minimizes particle carryover to bags
------- Ideal for one blower recycle air systems
------operating at atmospheric pressure
------- Little or no ductwork required
------- Space-saving design
* Polyester bag filters
------- 99% filtration efficiency for particles larger than 1 micron
------- Side removable bags
* Pulse jet bag cleaning system
Fluid Bed Features
* ACT's exclusive air distribution plenum for even fluidization
* Replaceable distributor plate
------- Standard plate punched to your requirements
------- Wide range of open areas
* Adjustable material retention dam
------ 1" height increments, up to 12" total bed depth
* Differential pressure gauge
* Multi-function removable access door
* Window at discharge end
* Bolted plenum access door
* Wash out drains
* End air feed
* Pressure rating ±20" water column
* Handles materials up to 90 lbs/ft³ bulk density
* Up to 250°F operating temperature standard
* Can be configured to operate under positive, negative or atmospheric pressures
* Carbon steel construction, primed and painted
* Mounting lugs
----- At Applied Chemical Technology we understand the sensitive nature of every project, particularly when a project involves new or proprietary technology. That's why we offer every client the security of signed secrecy agreements. With ACT your project is kept completely confidential, both during the project and afterwards. ACT also believes that our work for you belongs to you. We will assign any patentable developments from your project to you, and assist in
applying for these patents with the United States Patent Office and the patent authorities of other countries.
Applied Chemical Technology, Inc.
4350 Helton Drive
Florence, Alabama 35630
TEL: 256.760.9600 -- Toll Free: 800.ACT.3217
FAX: 256.760.9638
Email: act@appliedchemical.com
Web site: www.appliedchemical.com
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