Actions for Survey of industrial dryers for solids
Survey of industrial dryers for solids
- Author
- Richardson, A. S.
- Published
- United States : [publisher not identified], 1976.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1976. - Physical Description
- microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm
- Additional Creators
- Jensen, W. P.
- Summary
- A study was directed toward obtaining data for an estimate of the current and anticipated energy demand for industrial drying operations for solid materials. Twenty-seven dryer types, including those utilizing both direct and indirect heat sources, were identified and are described. Results of an analysis made on 17 dryer types and based on data obtained from several of the largest solids dryer manufacturers indicate that industrial dryers for solids currently consume about 1.3 x 10/sup 18/ J (1.2 quads) of energy. This represents nearly 4 percent of the total United States industrial energy use. Several examples of steps being taken by industry to reduce energy requirements for solids drying are included. Still further action to reduce energy consumption of dryers is possible; implementation will depend upon the extent to which incentives are provided by fuel scarcity, fuel costs, and the perfection of new technology by industry alone and in programs with the Federal Government.
- Report Numbers
- ANCR-1317
- Other Subject(s)
- Collection
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
- Note
- DOE contract number: E(10-1)-1375
OSTI Identifier 7351793
Research organization: Idaho National Engineering Lab., Idaho Falls (USA).
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