Desolventization is defined as “the removal of solvent from a solid by thermal means.” While simply stated, desolventization is a process that must explore many issues before selecting the “ideal” technique for your product. Considerations must include:
- Method of heat transfer; direct or indirect contact
- What the end product needs to look like, i.e. particle size, color, final moisture
- Maximum allowable product temperature
- Desired product moisture
- Solvent recovery
- Lowest installed cost
- Control of material residence time
Crown offers a variety of desolventizers to meet your requirements.