Tube Bundle Dryer

Tube Bundle Dryer Manufacturer | High Efficiency Steam Heated Indirect Drying Systems

Introduction

GTI Technologies is one of the leading Tube Bundle Dryer manufacturers in India, supplying robust, energy-efficient and customized drying systems for continuous industrial production.

Our Tube Bundle Dryers are specially engineered for gentle drying of powders, granules, fibres, cakes, sludge, meals and biomass using indirect steam heating, ensuring maximum thermal efficiency while preserving product quality.

Unlike conventional hot air dryers, Tube Bundle Dryers transfer heat through steam-heated rotating tubes, eliminating direct contact between combustion gases and the product. This provides:

Higher thermal efficiency
Lower operating cost
Uniform drying
Reduced dust emissions
Superior product quality
Long equipment life
Minimal maintenance

GTI designs and manufactures Tube Bundle Dryers for capacities ranging from pilot plants to large industrial production lines.

What is a Tube Bundle Dryer?

A Tube Bundle Dryer is an indirect contact rotary dryer where steam flows through rotating tubes while the product is gently lifted and cascaded over the heated tube bundle.

The rotating bundle continuously mixes the product, ensuring:

Uniform moisture removal
Gentle handling
No product scorching
High evaporation efficiency
Low energy consumption
Continuous operation

This makes Tube Bundle Dryers ideal for heat-sensitive and high-volume industrial materials.

Working Principle of Tube Bundle Dryer

Wet material enters the feed section.
Steam enters the rotating tube bundle.
Heat transfers indirectly through the tube walls.
Internal lifting flights continuously mix the product.
Moisture evaporates uniformly.
Vapours are exhausted.
Dry product exits continuously.

Advantages of Tube Bundle Dryers

GTI Tube Bundle Dryers are widely used across multiple industries.

Starch Industry

Corn Germ
Corn Fibre
Corn Gluten
Wheat Germ
Wheat Bran
Wheat Fibre
Potato Starch
Tapioca Starch
Cassava Fibre
Rice Bran

Technical Features

Steam Heated Tube Bundle
Rotary Drum Construction
Heavy Duty Bearings
Optimized Heat Transfer
Low Steam Consumption
Continuous Feeding
Variable Residence Time
Moisture Control System
PLC Automation
VFD Controlled Rotation
Stainless Steel / Carbon Steel Construction
Explosion Proof Design (Optional)
ATEX Compatible Design (Optional)
CIP System (Optional)

Construction Materials

Available in

SS304
SS316
Duplex Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Abrasion Resistant Steel

Heating Media

Saturated Steam
Superheated Steam
Thermal Oil (Optional)

Industries We Serve

Food Processing
Starch Plants
Ethanol Plants
Breweries
Distilleries
Animal Feed Plants
Palm Oil
Vegetable Oil
Chemical Plants
Pharmaceutical Plants
Biomass Plants
Waste Recycling Plants
Paper Mills
Fertilizer Plants
Mineral Processing Plants

Applications of Tube Bundle Dryers

GTI Tube Bundle Dryers are widely used across multiple industries.

Starch Industry

Corn Germ
Corn Fibre
Corn Gluten
Wheat Germ
Wheat Bran
Wheat Fibre
Potato Starch
Tapioca Starch
Cassava Fibre
Rice Bran

Ethanol Industry

DDGS
Wet Distillers Grain
Distillers Solubles
Grain Sludge
Ethanol By-products

Brewery Industry

Brewer’s Spent Grain
Yeast Mixture
Malt Residue

Animal Feed Industry

Cattle Feed
Poultry Feed
Fish Feed
Pig Feed
Protein Feed
Feed Additives

Vegetable Oil Industry

Soybean Meal
Rapeseed Meal
Sunflower Meal
Cottonseed Meal
Palm Kernel Meal
Oil Seed Conditioning
Desolventized Meal

Food Industry

Rice Bran
Wheat Bran
Corn Products
Fibre Products
Protein Ingredients
Food By-products
Plant Proteins
Vegetable Fibres

Biomass Industry

Wood Chips
Sawdust
Wood Fibre
Biomass Fuel
Agricultural Waste
Rice Husk
Bagasse
Bamboo Fibre

Chemical Industry

Fertilizers
Chemical Powders
Granules
Industrial Salts
Polymers
Resins
Pigments
Minerals
Catalysts

Pharmaceutical Industry

API Intermediates
Herbal Extracts
Organic Powders
Pharmaceutical Chemicals

Mining & Minerals

Mineral Concentrates
Clay
Limestone
Gypsum
Silica
Industrial Minerals

Waste Recycling

Sewage Sludge
Industrial Sludge
Organic Waste
Digestate
Biofertilizer
Compost

Bioenergy

Digestate
Biomass Residues
Fermentation Waste
Organic Cake

Textile Industry

Textile Sludge
Fibre Residues

Pulp & Paper

Paper Sludge
Wood Fibre
Cellulose Products

Agriculture

Corn Fibre
Wheat Fibre
Grain By-products
Oil Cakes
Crop Residues

Why Choose GTI Tube Bundle Dryers?

GTI Technologies designs every Tube Bundle Dryer based on the customer’s material characteristics, moisture profile, particle size, evaporation rate, and production capacity. We offer:

Process Design
Pilot Testing
Custom Engineering
CFD-based Optimization
Energy-efficient Steam Utilization
Turnkey Installation
Commissioning
Operator Training
After-sales Support
Global Export Expertise

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Tube Bundle Dryer?

A Tube Bundle Dryer is an indirect steam-heated rotary dryer that dries materials through conductive heat transfer without direct contact with hot gases.

What are the advantages over direct hot air dryers?

Lower energy consumption, cleaner drying, reduced emissions, improved product quality, and higher thermal efficiency.

Which materials can be dried?

DDGS, starch, grain fibres, brewery waste, oilseed meals, biomass, fertilizers, minerals, chemicals, sludge, wood products, feed ingredients, and many other industrial materials.

What capacities are available?

From small pilot units to large industrial systems exceeding several tonnes per hour, customized to customer requirements.

Can moisture be controlled precisely?

Yes. GTI systems are designed to achieve precise outlet moisture using automated steam and residence time control.

Contact GTI Dryers (Genex Tech Industries)

Looking for a high-performance Tube Bundle Dryer tailored to your process?

GTI Technologies provides complete engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and lifetime technical support for industrial drying systems worldwide.

Email us on : mktg@gtidryers.com

Whatsapp us on : +91 – 9330077417