Compaction granulation is an immensely effective, cost-efficient agglomeration option for potash and other salts, and it is an ideal method used to turn potash fines into a usable fertilizer product. Compaction granulation operates under the principle that under extreme pressure, some materials will adhere to themselves …
Customer: Proprietary Plant Location: Proprietary Industry: Mining Major Equipment: Conditioning Drum Material Handled: Phosphate Rock Engineer: FEECO International, Inc. Process: FEECO provided a conditioning drum for use at a phosphate mining site. The drum was used in a proprietary process in the beneficiation of phosphate …
Customer: Proprietary Plant Location: Proprietary Industry: Fertilizer Major Equipment: Rotary Drum Dryer Material Handled: Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) & Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) Engineer: FEECO International, Inc. Process: FEECO provided this 12’ x 90’ (3.7 x 27.4m) diameter rotary drum dryer for use in the production of …
US and Canada Agree to Reduce Phosphorous Targets 40% by 2025 in an Effort to Protect Lake Erie In an effort to reduce dead zones in the center of Lake Erie, as well as preserve ecosystems, the United States and Canada have agreed to limit …
This week’s photo shows a cattle manure sample in its raw state (left) and granulated form (right). FEECO’s Process Experts transformed the manure into fortified, dry fertilizer granules. There are several on-farm practices that affect the makeup of manure: animal species, feed, manure handling practices, …
A growing problem is being seen in soils across the globe: crop nutrient value is in severe decline, and soils are losing their ability to produce the nutrient-rich produce we need to stay healthy. In short, after generations of taking more from our soil than …
This week’s photo highlights potash granules produced via compaction (left) and granules produced via pelletizing (right). Potash compaction granulation and pelletization are two agglomeration methods, each offering a set of advantages and disadvantages. Compaction granulation does not use a binder or drying during processing, a …
Various data points are measured during the rotary dryer feasibility tests conducted in FEECO’s Innovation Center, with the most common being: Inlet and outlet moisture content of the material. Inlet and outlet material temperature. Material feed rate. Residence time. Inlet process air temperature. Outlet gas …
Calcium Chloride Market Set to Increase Growth to 4.20% Through 2023 As Demand For De-icing Jumps A recent report from Transparency Market Research forecasts increased growth in the Calcium Cholride industry as demand for de-icing solutions rise. The report finds that greatest growth will occur …
Acquiring the right equipment for starting a process or improving on an existing one is no easy task. And unfortunately, it seems that getting the support you need after the sale can be even more difficult. Customers who work with FEECO have the confidence that …