What is Thermal Desorption?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is Thermal Desorption?

Thermal desorption is the process of using heat to drive off an organic chemical from an inorganic mineral. Unlike incineration, it is a separation process that relies on different reaction temperatures of absorbent minerals and chemicals. The organic chemical is vaporized at high temperatures, resulting …

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How do Agglomeration Drums Work?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

How Do Agglomeration Drums (Agglomerators) Work?

Agglomeration drums (also known as agglomerators) are a type of non-pressure agglomeration equipment. They are often selected for their heavy-duty construction, high capacity tolerances, and their versatility to accept variance in feedstock. Here’s how they work: material and binder are fed into the cylindrical rotary …

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What is Sintering?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is Sintering?

Sintering is the process of heating a material to a point just before melting via a rotary kiln. The objective here is to use the high internal temperature of the rotary kiln to increase the strength of the material. The most common use of this …

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How to Maintain a Disc Pelletizer Spray System

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Spray System on a Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser, Pan Granulator)

The spray system on a disc pelletizer is critical to the success of the overall agglomeration process. The spray system dispenses the binding agent onto the material fines as the disc rotates. If not properly maintained, product quality can be easily affected, and process upsets …

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What Materials can be Pelletized?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What Materials Can Be Pelletized (Pelletised)

Pelletization, a non-pressure method of agglomeration, is an effective process for many materials, offering a variety of economic, environmental, and product benefits. The list below highlights several materials capable of pelletization:   Agricultural chemicals: pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, minerals. Ceramics: catalyst, alumina, frits. Chemicals: detergents, pigments, dyes, industrial carbons. …

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How do High-Speed Mixers Work?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

High-Speed Mixers for use in Animal Feed Granulation

High-speed mixers are used in animal feed granulation, a process specific to FEECO International. The mixers provide a better-quality reaction, and results in a more uniform product. The high-speed mixer is mounted atop of a pugmill mixer, also known as a paddle mixer. A shaft …

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