COLUMBIA TRAY/TUNNEL DEHYDRATOR
Columbia Overview
The Columbia is the full-sized production tray dryer, capable of large scale dehydration while maintaining consistency and uniformity. The Columbia has proven to be very flexible, drying a wide range of products, and it can be customized to a unique and demanding application. For both high production and high quality, look to the Columbia for your commercial and industrial dehydration needs.
Specifications
- 5.6 million BTU standard burner that uses natural gas, butane or propane for its fuel source
- Thermostatic Temperature Control (from ambient to 220°F/104°C)
- 17,490 square feet of drying space
- Automatic Humidity Controls
- Direct fired gas burner (natural gas, propane, or butane mix use)
- Stainless, food grade interior, weather sturdy exterior
Features/Benefits
- UL EPH approved for food sanitation safety
- UL panel and gas train
- Double-walled, insulated stainless construction.
- 30 HP motor with a single 72-inch (182.88 cm) fan for high air velocity. This produces approximately 71,000 CFM (2010.50 CMM). Or upgrade to 20 HP twin 60-inch (152.4 cm) fans for 106,000 CFM (3001.58 CMM).
- Indoor or outdoor installation
- Custom ductwork to provide sufficient airflow on intake/exhaust. Filtered intake and exhaust available
- AHCS (Automated Humidity Control System) — standard feature on dryer for operational cost savings
- Maximum operating temperature to 220°F/104°C
Estimated Operating Costs
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: COLUMBIA
Heat Type: Gas Burner
Fan Motor: 30 Hp
Max Load: 5,600,000 BTUs
AVERAGE LOADS
Average Fan Load: 29.32 kW/hr (29,320 watts)
Average Heat Load: 2,200,000 BTUs
AVERAGE HOURLY COST
22 Therms x $2.42 = $53.24
29.32 kW/hr x $0.12 = $3.52
Total Average Cost = $56.76/hr
Note: All heating loads were computed based on a 40% consumption rate. This is an average figure, and may not accurately represent all applications. Energy costs may vary. Please check utility rates or your area.