Industrial Drying & Dehydration Systems

Kerone's drying systems can handle a wide range of materials including powders, granules, pastes, slurries, liquids, and bulk solids across food, pharma, chemical, and mineral industries.

Kerone's dryers are compatible with gas, electricity, steam, thermic fluid, and renewable energy sources such as solar thermal, making them adaptable to various energy infrastructure setups.

Kerone uses advanced airflow design, multi-zone temperature control, and PLC automation to ensure uniform heat distribution and consistent moisture removal across all product types.

Yes, Kerone designs drying systems that comply with GMP, FDA, cGMP, ATEX, and other industry-specific standards, particularly for pharmaceutical and food processing applications.

Lead time varies depending on system complexity and customization requirements, but Kerone typically delivers custom systems within 8 to 20 weeks from order confirmation.

Yes, Kerone integrates IoT-enabled SCADA systems that allow remote monitoring, data logging, and predictive maintenance alerts for all drying parameters.

Kerone offers pilot-scale and lab-scale dryers for R&D and process validation before scaling to full industrial production.

Kerone offers installation, commissioning, operator training, preventive maintenance contracts, spare parts supply, and remote technical support for all drying systems.

Heat-sensitive materials such as enzymes, probiotics, nutraceuticals, and certain polymers require low-temperature drying to preserve biological activity, colour, and nutritional content. Kerone's vacuum dryers, freeze dryers, and microwave vacuum dryers operate at significantly reduced temperatures, often below 50°C, while still achieving fast and efficient moisture removal. Spray drying with cold inlet air can also be configured for temperature-sensitive applications. These systems ensure product integrity while meeting regulatory and quality standards.

Energy efficiency in industrial drying can be improved by selecting the right dryer type, integrating heat recovery systems, and optimizing operating parameters. Kerone's energy-efficient drying systems incorporate features like heat pump integration, exhaust air recirculation, and variable frequency drives (VFDs) for blowers and fans. Indirect-heated systems minimize heat losses, while heat exchangers recover up to 40% of exhaust thermal energy. Continuous processing typically offers better energy utilization than batch drying for large-scale applications.

Reducing drying time requires optimizing the three key drying parameters: temperature, air velocity, and humidity control. Microwave and RF drying technologies can reduce drying time by 30–70% compared to conventional hot air systems by generating heat uniformly within the material rather than from the surface. Kerone also offers pre-drying mechanical dewatering and multi-pass configurations that significantly cut thermal drying load. Process analytical technology (PAT) and real-time moisture sensors allow dynamic optimization during production.

Optimizing drying efficiency requires a systems-level approach: selecting the most suitable dryer type, conducting pilot trials to determine the optimal operating window, implementing heat recovery, and using automation for real-time control. Kerone's process engineering team conducts thermal audits to identify inefficiencies in existing systems and recommends upgrades such as insulation improvements, heat exchanger additions, or dryer type replacement. Variable-speed drives, moisture feedback control, and AI-based monitoring tools further reduce energy use by 20–40% in typical industrial setups.

Kerone's industrial drying and dehydration systems are engineered to comply with a comprehensive range of international safety and industry standards, including CE marking (EU Machinery Directive), ATEX certification for equipment used in explosive dust or solvent environments, IS/ISO pressure vessel codes, and NFPA fire safety norms. For pharmaceutical and food sector clients, systems are designed in accordance with FDA cGMP, EU GMP, and HACCP guidelines. All electrical panels and control systems meet IEC and IP protection ratings appropriate for the installation environment. Customers receive full documentation packages including material test certificates, factory acceptance test (FAT) reports, and compliance declarations.

Kerone designs and manufactures industrial drying systems across a wide capacity range, from lab-scale units processing 5-20 kg/hour for R&D and pilot applications up to large industrial-scale continuous dryers capable of handling 10,000+ kg/hour of wet feed. Capacity depends on factors such as the type of dryer (rotary, fluid bed, spray, belt), the inlet moisture content of the material, the target final moisture, and the thermal energy available. Kerone's engineering team conducts a detailed capacity study and heat balance calculation for each project to ensure the selected system meets both current production requirements and future expansion needs.

Product loss and dust emissions are controlled through a combination of system design and integrated pollution control equipment. Kerone's drying systems incorporate cyclone separators, bag filters, and wet scrubbers downstream of the dryer to capture fine particles carried by exhaust air, recovering valuable product while meeting environmental emission limits. Internal airflow velocities and dryer geometry are designed to minimize entrainment of fine material. For hazardous or toxic materials, fully enclosed systems with negative pressure operation prevent any fugitive emissions. Explosion venting panels and grounding systems are provided for combustible dust applications as standard safety features.