The assembly and commissioning phase of a new Gatedryer® system has been successfully completed. The unit is designed for the drying of graphene and boron nitride dispersed in NMP solvent (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone).

The system, built in a vertical configuration, has been developed to ensure maximum safety and reliability in the processing of advanced materials and sensitive solvents, while guaranteeing high process performance and consistent product quality.

The system operates in a closed-loop nitrogen atmosphere, a solution designed to maintain controlled conditions throughout all drying stages. The plant is also equipped with:

• oxygen detectors for continuous monitoring of the internal atmosphere;
• a condenser for solvent recovery;
• an electric generator dedicated to providing the thermal energy required for the drying process;
• advanced automation and control systems for continuous monitoring of process parameters, ensuring maximum operational safety, process accuracy, and system reliability.

Thanks to the vertical configuration of the Gatedryer®, high heat transfer efficiency, uniform drying, and optimal product handling can be achieved.

With this project, TECOMA confirms its ability to design and supply both vertical and horizontal solutions, customized according to product characteristics, process requirements, and specific customer applications.

The expertise developed in advanced drying processes enables TECOMA to provide innovative and reliable technologies for high-tech industrial applications, contributing to increasingly efficient, safe, and sustainable processes.