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Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

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Drying & Evaporation

LPG-50 Spray Dryer

June 18, 2026 by Taylor Meredith

The LPG-50 is a 3 meter diameter, 5.5 meter high, pilot to entry-level production, top mount 2 fluid nozzle, single cyclone spray dryer. Rated at maximum of 50kgs water removal per hour with temperature range of between 140 to 350c, using steam and electricity for heating medium. IBRL Inventory # 19-001 DETAILS Please see the […]

BUCHI B-290 SPRAY DRYER

June 12, 2026 by Taylor Meredith

Benchtop laboratory spray dryer used to convert liquid solutions, emulsions, or suspensions directly into dry powders. IBRL Inventory # 19-002 DETAILS Please see the full spec sheet here.

Harvest Right Freeze Dryer

September 24, 2018 by Kerri Peters

The Harvest Right freeze dryers are laboratory and small pilot-scale freeze dryers that supports product stabilization, long-term storage, and process development by gently removing moisture while preserving the structure and activity of temperature-sensitive biological materials. One medium and two XL size dryers are available. IBRL Inventory # 19-004

Excalibur Dehydrator

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Excalibur 12-Tray Single-Zone Commercial Food Dehydrator is a commercial dehydrator that is made of stainless steel and has 12 trays. It has a drying capacity of 50 square feet. The dehydrator also has an adjustable thermostat and a timer.

Anhydro Pilot Scale Spray Dryer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

Capacity: 28 kg water evaporation per hour at 300 °C inlet air temperature. The drying medium is drawn through the plant by means of a suction fan placed on top of the drying chamber. Two-fluid nozzles bottom mounted atomizer.

Aeroglide Fluid-Bed Dryer

September 24, 2018 by neonmoth

The Aeropulse Lab Unit is designed to provide simulation of pulsed fluidization for drying, puffing, toasting & cooling of a wide variety of food & non-food products. Drag Conveyor Retention Time (min./max.) – With a smaller sprocket on the motor shaft: 20 min. @ 10 Hz, 3.2 min. @ 60 Hz, With larger sprocket on […]

National TY-3 Tray Dryer

May 2, 2019 by Beth Conerty

The National Drying Company (now Buhler Aeroglide) TY-3 tray dryer is used for drying bulk quantities of product. The dryer features temperatures up to 450F with airflow up to 2000 AFCM. Humidity control, flexible tray configurations, and configurable dampers offer flexibility in drying conditions. IBRL Inventory # 59-004  

Despatch Tray Drying Oven

September 12, 2018 by neonmoth

The Despatch tray drying oven is used for bulk drying of products. It is capable of 250F and has adjustable dampers to control air flow. IBRL Inventory # 59-001

Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory

1300 W Pennsylvania Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-3570
Email: bconerty@illinois.edu

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IBRL is within the department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. The Food Science Pilot Plant is within the Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition.

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