Good news! You can now keep tabs on the latest FEECO updates via your Google+ account! That’s right, FEECO is now on Google+, meaning you can stay up to date on our latest news updates, blog posts, photos, and videos – all in one place! A technology-oriented company, FEECO has long been involved in the Read More…
Hydraulic fracturing has gained a lot of attention recently, as companies scramble to mine the valuable frac sand contained in the Midwest. While fracing is new to most people, hydraulic fracturing, though in primitive form, can be traced all the way back to the 1860’s oil industry, when liquid nitroglycerin (NG) was used to stimulate Read More…
Protecting the life of your refractory is crucial not only to running at high efficiency, but also to maintaining your rotary kiln. Once your rotary kiln refractory is installed and in use, it is important to take the extra steps to protect it. A well-installed, high quality refractory can have a lifespan of many years. Read More…
After a material is chosen for your rotary kiln refractory, you must decide the desired heat loss. When efficiency is of concern, or very high temperatures are involved, often it is desirable to use multiple layers of refractory: a “working” layer, and an insulating layer. The working layer is what is in direct contact with Read More…
Refractory is what protects the shell of a direct rotary kiln from the heat within, so as you can imagine, choosing a quality refractory that is right for your material is extremely important in the design of a rotary kiln. Choosing a refractory that will fail quickly can have severe effects on the life of Read More…
In times of economic trouble, the creation of jobs can come few and far between. But one industry may be giving hope to many Wisconsin and Minnesota counties. Frac Sand, a type of quartz sand, valuable for its roundness and strength, is making headlines across both states, deemed as the next Gold Rush by many. Read More…
As companies are clamoring to mine the valuable frac sand in Wisconsin and Minnesota, FEECO International has announced the launch of a new website, WhatIsFracSand.com. FEECO, an equipment and material handling solutions company has a unique position in the frac sand industry, as it sits right on the edge of the geological frac sand boom, Read More…
Rotary drums are a valuable investment with the potential to have a long productive life with proper maintenance. While protecting this investment is not hard, it does take know-how, and routine maintenance. Luckily, this routine maintenance and knowledge go a long way in recognizing potential problems, and spotting when a rotary drum is in need Read More…
The conference, which will be held in Houston, Texas, is the world’s leading sulphur and sulphuric acid annual event. This year, sulphur industry experts will take a look at market intelligence, technical innovations, and regulatory issues. FEECO will be attending CRU’s Sulphur 2011 Conference this year. FEECO brings a wealth of process and equipment expertise Read More…
Holding the appropriate temperature within a rotary kiln is what allows the desired chemical reaction to occur. Sustaining that temperature, however, can be difficult if the right seal is not chosen. Almost all rotary kilns run at a negative pressure, meaning gas doesn’t leak out, but rather, air leaks in. Because rotary kilns are always Read More…
