For quick enjoyment – Fluid bed systems in batch or continuous operation (German article)
Product refinement in two acts: Whether it’s enzymes for animal feed, vitamins for dietary supplements or instant coffee for capsule systems, the search for a suitable process precedes product development. Dr. Michael Jacob, head of process engineering in the Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals division at plant manufacturer Glatt Ingenieurtechnik, summarizes what is important when deciding between continuous and batch fluid bed production. (article in German language)
- Author: Dr. Michael Jacob, Head of Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH
- originally published in the trade magazine ‘P&A Prozessdigitalisierung Automation’, issue 05/2017, publish-industry Verlag GmbH and Für schnellen Genuss (industr.com)
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