Microstructural changes during drying decide most of what we see and feel in a dried product. A dried mango slice that is leathery, a vegetable piece that will not soften in hot water, or a wood chip that cracks and turns dusty all come from what happened inside the material while water was leaving it. […]

Nearly every raw material employed in the manufacturing of industrial products is loaded with water within it. Moisture exists in various forms in grains, biomass, minerals, chemicals, powders and even in the finished polymer component. That moisture typically needs to be removed before this material can be processed, packed, stored, or shipped. The issue is […]

One of the most challenging areas of continuous manufacturing is moisture consistency. Continuous drying systems are subject to much greater moisture control requirements than batch processing, since an operator cannot monitor and adjust moisture content prior to the system processing the next batch of material, which may be repeated for hours and days without interruption. […]

Every industrial material behaves differently once it enters a dryer. Two feedstocks can arrive at the same moisture content on paper and still demand completely different residence times, air temperatures, and airflow patterns to reach the same result. Seaweed shrinks and toughens quickly if the heat is too aggressive. Herbs lose the volatile oils that […]

Every year, approximately one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, and a significant share of that loss happens during manufacturing, processing, and storage. For food producers, processors, and manufacturers, understanding the causes of food spoilage in the food industry is not just an academic exercise; it directly impacts product quality, profitability, compliance, […]

Choosing the right drying technology is crucial for industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The drying process directly affects product quality, energy efficiency, and operational costs.   With multiple drying technologies available, selecting the most suitable one can be challenging. Industry leaders like Kerone Engineering Solutions specialize in designing customized drying systems that […]