A Look at Thermal Testing in the Innovation Center

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Batch rotary kiln used in testing thermal processing

Whether recovering a valuable component from waste, drying a precursor material, or performing a chemical reaction to yield an end product, establishing a safe, effective, and efficient thermal process often relies on thermal testing procedures like those carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center.  Testing …

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Photo of the Week: Rotary Dryer

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Dryer (Drier)

Our photo this week is a rotary dryer. Rotary dryers are considered to be the “workhorses” of the thermal processing industry, ideal for fertilizer, mineral, aggregate, industrial waste, and sludge drying applications. They’ve earned their reputation for their reliability in accepting variances in feedstock, and …

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Photo of the Week: Synthetic Gypsum Pellets

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Synthetic Gypsum pellets, pelletized (pelletised) synthetic gypsum

This week’s photo shows synthetic gypsum pellets that were agglomerated in FEECO’s lab facility on a disc pelletizer. Disc pelletizers, also commonly referred to as pan pelletizers, are just one of the many options in agglomeration equipment at FEECO. Our line also includes paddle and …

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Photo of the Week: Disc Pelletizer

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Disc Pelletizer (Pelletiser, Pan Granulator)

Our photo this week is a disc pelletizer in action. Also known as a pan granulator or pan pelletizer, this agglomeration equipment transforms raw materials into round pellets. Here’s how it works: material is fed onto a rotating pan, where it tumbles against itself in …

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Photo of the Week: Tire Wear

This article was authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Tire (Tyre) and Trunnion Wear

Our photo this week shows wear on a rotary drum tire, a common problem resolved through a reconditioning process known as tire grinding. Over time, tires begin to wear and consequently, may show ridges, pitting grooves, or overall uneven surface texture. FEECO, though, has a …

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Photo of the Week: Crush Strength Tester

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Crush Strength Tester

This week’s photo is a crush strength tester, a piece of equipment commonly used by Lab Engineers in FEECO’s testing facility. The crush strength tester determines how much weight, in pounds, a pellet can withstand before it breaks. The analysis provides significant value in regards …

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Photo of the Week: Rotary Cooler

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Rotary Cooler

Our photo this week is a rotary cooler. Since 1951, FEECO has played a large role in the thermal processing industry, supplying customers with rotary coolers around the world for a variety of industries. FEECO’s coolers are constructed of a robust drum, and use chilled …

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Photo of the Week: Pin Base

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Photo of the Week: Pin Base

This week’s photo shows the base of a pin, the fundamental component of a pin mixer. Pin mixers are industrial mixing devices that use rotational forces to blend, agglomerate, and condition fine materials. They rely on 3 main pieces of equipment for processing: an internal …

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Photo of the Week: Processed Dairy Manure

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Nick Reckinger
Organic Fertilizer Expert

Granulated Cattle Manure

Our photo this week shows granulated cattle manure. FEECO’s organics granulation system transformed the dewatered dairy manure into dry granules, as seen in the photo. FEECO’s granulation systems are the ideal solution for turning organic waste into a valuable product. Fertilizer granules from organic materials …

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