Modular column dryer for particulate material

摘要

A modular column dryer for particulate material including a housing with a removable module supported in the housing. The removable module includes at least one support member and a first pair of generally vertical side panels having perforations therein. The side panels are fixed to the support member to form at least a part of a first column for receiving particulate material and directing the material through the housing. Means is provided for introducing moist particulate material into a top portion of the column. Drying air is passed through the column for drying particulate material therein. A discharge mechanism is provided to remove the dried particulate material from a bottom portion of the column.