MINI SPRAY DRYER – UNOPEX B 15
Model: Unopex B 15
Manufacturer: Unopex
Origin: Turkey
Key Features
- Accurate and reproducible powder production for laboratory-scale trials.
- Two-fluid nozzle with self-cleaning system ensures continuous operation without clogging.
- Touchscreen PLC control panel for easy display and adjustment of process parameters.
- Quick and easy installation, with glass components for clear visibility and effortless cleaning.
- High-performance cyclone for optimal powder recovery.
- Enhanced safety system with plexiglass safety curtain and inlet/outlet air filters.
- Supports both open and closed cycle operations.
- Seamless scalability to industrial production with the Unopex B 230 Spray Dryer.
Technical Specifications
| Specifications | Values |
| Evaporation Capacity | Max. 1.5 L/h (water) |
| Inlet Air Temperature | Max. 220°C (±1°C) |
| Feed Pump | Peristaltic, variable speed |
| Spray System | Two-fluid nozzle |
| Particle Size Range | 5 – 25 μm |
| Heating Power | 3 kW, PID controlled |
| Connection Voltage | 220 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Construction Material | Borosilicate glass, 1.4401, 1.4404 |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 800 x 600 x 1400 mm |
| Control System | Touchscreen with USB/Ethernet connectivity |
| Nozzle Cleaning | Automatic |
| Operating Modes | Open and closed cycles |
Standard Supply Includes
- Unopex B 15 Mini Spray Dryer with a two-fluid nozzle.
- Touchscreen PLC control panel.
- High-performance cyclone for powder recovery.
- Inlet and outlet air filters.
- Variable-speed peristaltic feed pump.
- Plexiglass safety curtain.
- Data transfer options via USB/Ethernet.
Optional Accessories
- B 45 Dehumidifier
- Enhances drying performance by controlling humidity.
- Cooling Capacity: 1.2 kW
- Minimum Outlet Temperature: 0°C
- Dimensions: 450 x 550 x 700 mm
- Weight: 35 kg
- B 60 Inert Cycle (Organic Solvent Recovery Unit)
- Enables safe operation with organic solvents in a nitrogen atmosphere.
- Cooling Capacity: 1.5 kW
- Minimum Outlet Temperature: -25°C
- Dimensions: 700 x 800 x 1400 mm
- Weight: 95 kg
- B 92 Spray Chilling Unit
- Converts molten samples into powder through solidification.
- Volume: 0.5 L
- Heating Capacity: 800 W
- Melting Temperature: Max. 80°C
- Heating Fluid: Water
- Power Supply: 220 V, 50/60 Hz
Scale Up to Pilot Scale
After completing initial spray drying trials in the lab, the next step is to scale up. The results from a successful spray drying test on the Unopex Mini Spray Dryer B 15 can be applied to the scale-up process using the Unopex Pilot Scale Spray Dryer B 230.
| Parameter | Unopex Mini Spray Dryer | Unopex Pilot Scale Spray Dryer |
| Evaporation Capacity | max. 1.5 L/h (water) | 0.5 – 6 L/h (water) |
| Drying air inlet temperature | max. 220 °C (± 1 °C) | max. 350 °C (± 1 °C) |
| Drying air flowrate | max. 60 m³/h | max. 115 m³/h |
| Heating power | 3 kW, PID controlled | 9 kW, PID controlled |
| Atomization system | 2-fluid nozzle | 2-fluid, rotary atomizer |
| Particle diameter range | 5–25 µm | 5–80 µm |
| Operation conditions | open, closed cycle | open, closed cycle |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 800x600x1400 mm | 2000x1500x2500 mm |
