One of the most important aspects to the FEECO lab upgrade, was the data collection system. FEECO’s electrical upgrade features a top of the line Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC. This PLC is the centerpiece for data acquisition during process testing and tolling. This data collection system will not only allow for real-time ...
The recent upgrade of FEECO’s lab testing and tolling facility also brought with it an electrical overhaul with efficiency of process flexibility in mind. Due to the uniqueness of FEECO’s capabilities, our lab facility had very distinctive requirements. At FEECO, we offer testing on various pieces of equipment, whether it be one piece, or an entire ...
FEECO's lab testing and tolling facility is up and running after a major overhaul of the electrical, control, and data collection systems. Although the upgrade brought in many impressive features, perhaps the most important, was the increase in safety measures. One such safety measure is the increase in emergency shut-off’s around the lab. Emergency ...
After much renovation, the upgrade to FEECO’s lab facility is complete. The upgrade, completed at the end of December, was a complete overhaul of the electrical system, data collection technology, and control system. FEECO now boasts the latest technology from Rockwell Automation by Allen Bradley. This upgrade will put FEECO at the top of the ...
FEECO is well known for their state-of-the-art testing and tolling facility, helping companies around the world with material solutions, process design, and optimization, but did you know that FEECO offers their customers the unique opportunity to watch their material running through FEECO’s lab from the comfort of their own home? FEECO’s “virtual lab” is accessed through ...
In the thermal processing industry, often times a rotary kiln is used to process a wide variety of feed material – from waste sludges to high-value minerals. Within the rotary kiln industry, there are two major subsets: direct fired rotary kilns, and indirect fired rotary kilns. Both kinds of rotary kilns run on the same ...
The heat transfer properties of a material are also important to be aware of before sizing up your rotary dryer. It is possible for two materials to have the same percentage of moisture, but very different heat transfer properties, which will call for different drying needs. Let’s look at an example. Let’s pretend that glass ...
