In the past, the mentality surrounding fertilizers seemed to be the more, the better. But after decades of over application and continued research into nutrient management, long-term use of synthetic fertilizers in excess has shown to be detrimental to overall soil health. A growing problem …
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 …
FEECO was founded in 1951 as the Fertilizer Engineering and Equipment Company. We sought to bring better equipment and process solutions to the fertilizer industry, and quickly became experts in granulation. Today, FEECO continues to be an industry leader in fertilizer equipment manufacturing and process …
This week’s photo features two lifter designs. Lifters, also known as fins or flights, are commonly added to the interior of a rotary dryer to assist in the industrial drying process. Their overall objective is to promote efficient heat transfer between the material and the …
The transformation of organic wastes into premium fertilizer products is becoming increasingly popular. In turn, expansive research and development is being done around the processing of these wastes. This is particularly true in the agriculture industry where various types of manure are being processed into …
At FEECO, we continually strive to create a blog rich in content, that is, rich with the information our readers need most. This year was no exception; we’ve produced more in-depth content, more often, and have made such content more easily accessible. Here are some …
Compactors and briquetters both operate under the assumption that some material fines, when put under extreme pressure, will self-adhere. While the overall pressure agglomeration concept is similar between the two, the ways in which compactors and briquetters actually process materials differs slightly. Compactors use two …