The traditional direct-heated drying process has been replaced by the steam drying process in non-ferrous metal smelters, where steam is available from waste heat boilers. Many recent projects have selected Kumera Steam Dryers in equipping a new production line or modifying an old production line. The industrial performance of the steam dryers has shown significant energy saving and emission reduction. The steam dryers have been operated at high availability and long maintenance interval._x000D_
As the process principle of Kumera Steam Dryer is different from other equipment, the set-up for steam dryer plants is configured to fit the smelter site and operation conditions to achieve optimal performance. This article discusses the equipment involved in the steam drying process and their combination options._x000D_
FORMAL CITATION:Chen, S, Mansikkaviita, H and Kylmkorpi, I, 2008. Equipment set-up of Kumera steam dryer plants in non-ferrous metal smelters, in Proceedings MetPlant 2008, pp 475-480 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).