Fluid Beds

Fluid bed technology is a core technology of GEA. We supply several different types of Fluid Bed units for application within food and dairy products, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. All are applied for drying and/or cooling of particles – powders, agglomerates or pellets – and for production of agglomerates and granulates from fine powders.

Our Fluid Bed plants are all designed for our clients’ specific purposes, matching the industry specific standards and requirements. All are based on well-proven technology and incorporate the latest technology developments.

No matter the detailed application, the Fluid Bed is designed to process products as they float on a cushion of air or gas. The process air is supplied to the through a special perforated distributor plate and flows through the bed of solids at a velocity sufficient to support the weight of particles in a fluidized state. Bubbles form and collapse within the fluidized bed of material, promoting intense particle movement. In this state, the solids behave like a free flowing boiling liquid.