Atomizers

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• Published Subscription 7 Jun 2021

  Atomizers in spray dryers: a review

  By Elaine Cristina Campos, D. H. S. Chaves, P. C. Souza, M. A. Sousa, M. A. S. Birchal, V. S. Birchal

  Abstract: Atomization is the most important step in spray drying that defines the properties of liquid droplets after spraying, resulting in various forms of the dry product - from fine powders to granules. It basically refers to the disintegration of the liquid into droplets in the presence of a drying gas circulating in the medium, increasing its surface area until the droplet becomes unstable and disintegrates. The choice of the atomizer's …

  Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–15 Read article →