Batch versus semi-continuous Spray Drying
Our technology allows us to spray dry in semi-continuous mode. We've estimated that we can produce a large number of samples about 10 times faster than with traditional batch spray dryers.
If we would consider a theoretical case of spray drying 20 samples (500 mg/sample), under standard conditions (inlet feed flowrate: 5 ml/min; solid concentration: 50 mg/ml; assuming yield: 80%), it would take about 29 hours with a batch spray dryer whereas with our technology, we can produce the 20 samples in 3.2 hours.