FEECO’s lab technicians perform a variety of tests prior to processing a material, during processing, and after agglomerates are produced in the lab. The list below highlights some of the most common tests performed at FEECO: Attrition– determines the amount of product that will break …
This week’s photo comes directly from FEECO’s state-of-the-art lab. A technician is examining a manure sample while a conveyor transports it throughout the testing process. The equipment in FEECO’s lab can be configured to convert raw organic samples, be it cattle manure, poultry litter, hog …
Fly ash, a unique by-product of coal burning power plants, can be a cumbersome material to process because of its varying composition and tendency to build-up. Depending on the type of coal and the efficiency of the coal burner, fly ash composition will vary from …
This week’s photo is a micro-compactor, a type of pressure agglomeration equipment used for compaction granulation feasibility studies. Micro-compactors are regularly utilized in FEECO’s lab for testing purposes. Compared to a full-size compactor, micro-compactors are capable of processing an extensive range of materials in small …
This week, the FEECO website saw several new additions of exciting content: an agglomeration e-book and a 3D calciner image. The Agglomeration Handbook The Agglomeration Handbook is a comprehensive e-book surrounding the topics of tumble-growth and pressure agglomeration, and includes everything from equipment selection to …
Organics granulation is a sustainable way to aid in nutrient management and the prevention of run-off. It is particularly beneficial to the agriculture industry, because it transforms a waste that would otherwise incur waste management costs and potentially result in harmful run-off due to over …
This week, the FEECO website saw many new additions of exciting content. We’ve been producing 3D diagrams to give customers a better understanding of the equipment they’re interested in, as well as the quality and craftsmanship that goes into FEECO’s work. Advanced technologies are a …
The installation of a new rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, agglomerator, or otherwise, requires careful consideration. To ensure your drum is properly installed, take a look at the following guidelines: Have a Service Technician on Site A service technician from the manufacturer should …
This week’s photo shows pellets inside of a rotary dryer. The image was taken at FEECO’s lab testing center, where dryers are often used both prior to and post agglomeration processing. Feedstock must be within an ideal moisture range in order for agglomeration to occur. …
Microscopes help assess the material feed, end-product characteristics, and everything in between when it comes to the agglomeration lab testing process. Microscopes can reveal a material’s minute details – details that the naked eye is incapable of seeing without magnification. Microscopes are especially beneficial in …