Beijing Chrysanthemum Drying

1.Customer Needs

The Beijing chrysanthemum industry in Zanhuang County, Hebei Province, has developed rapidly in recent years, and traditional coal drying methods can no longer meet the demands of modern production. Local processing enterprises face three major pain points: first, inaccurate temperature control of coal heating leads to uneven color and unstable quality of finished chrysanthemums; second, high energy costs and significant environmental pressure; and third, low efficiency of traditional drying methods, which cannot meet the centralized processing needs of a 300-mu (approximately 20 hectares) chrysanthemum base.

2.Jinlu Machinery’s Customized Solution and Drying Process Based on the processing characteristics of Zanhuang Beijing chrysanthemums, Jinlu Machinery innovatively launched a comprehensive solution for a 12-cart biomass pellet drying room. This equipment uses biomass pellets as a heat source and is equipped with an intelligent temperature and humidity control system, perfectly meeting the requirements of chrysanthemum drying:

Scientific Graded Drying Process:

Initial Low-Temperature Color Fixing: 40-45℃ for 8-10 hours, maintaining the natural color of the chrysanthemums.

Mid-Term Medium-Temperature Dehydration: 50-55℃ for 12-15 hours, uniformly removing moisture.

Later High-Temperature Aroma Enhancement: 58-60℃ for 6-8 hours, stimulating the aroma of the chrysanthemums.

Final Softening and Moisture Equalization: Natural cooling for 4-6 hours, balancing internal and external humidity.

Intelligent Control System:

Real-time monitoring of 12 temperature and humidity monitoring points within the drying chamber.

Automatic adjustment of the biomass burner’s heating intensity.

Intelligent control of the dehumidification system to maintain the optimal dehydration environment.

High-Efficiency and Energy-Saving Design:

12 vehicles operating in parallel, processing up to 8 tons of fresh flowers per day.

Heat Recovery System Achieving Integrated Thermal Energy Recycling

Saving Over 35% Energy Compared to Traditional Methods

3.Customer Testimonials

“Jinlu Machinery’s 12-truck biomass drying room has enabled a qualitative leap in the quality of our chrysanthemum processing,” said the production director of a traditional Chinese medicine company in Zanhuang County. “The precise segmented temperature control process results in chrysanthemums that are golden in color, plump in shape, and have a rich and lasting aroma. Compared to traditional methods, processing efficiency has increased by 40%, fuel costs have decreased by 35%, and the product quality rate has increased from 65% to 92%. During this year’s harvest season, we successfully completed our fresh flower processing tasks, and the equipment’s stability exceeded expectations.”

The customer specifically pointed out that Jinlu Machinery’s complete drying process solution and on-site technical guidance helped the company quickly master biomass drying technology, achieving a smooth transition from traditional coal drying to green and intelligent processing. Currently, the company has become a demonstration base for chrysanthemum processing in the area and has established a long-term strategic partnership with Jinlu Machinery.