Distinguish between ‘Continuous’ and ‘Batch’ Dryers

Continuous Dryer

The term continuous drying is where grain is continuously flowing though a dryer without stopping. The dryer itself has the same features as that of the mixed grain dryer.

Batch Dryer

This is the simplest dryer requiring a storage bin with a perforated floor and a blower to move air through the grain.

Continuous Dryer

for high capacity and fast change-overs

Batch Dryer

compact and competitive

Continuous Dryer

The continuous dryer operates by pulling hot air through one or two product beds which are each variable in depth.

Batch Dryer

The batch dryer operates by forcing hot air through 5 to 10 product beds.

Continuous Dryer

New product is continuously fed in through the inlet valve, while the Swivel Valve discharger ensures smooth discharging of dried product to the next drying deck or into the hopper.

Batch Dryer

New product is continuously fed to the top bed deck which transforms the continuous flow into a series of batches.

Continuous Dryer

The discharge system is triggered by level or temperature sensor and driven by hydraulic cylinder and power pack.

Batch Dryer

Discharging from each bed deck is timer driven and powered by hydraulic cylinders.