Rotary Kiln Design: Bed Disturbers

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns can be configured to fit nearly any process need, with a variety of customizations available to engineer an optimal processing solution. One customization that helps to promote efficiency in an indirect kiln is the bed disturber. Why use a Bed Disturber Indirect rotary …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Sizing

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are widely used throughout many industries to carry out various chemical reactions and physical changes in bulk solids. As all materials respond differently, rotary kilns must be designed around the exact project specifications and material characteristics at hand in order to reach an …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Chemical Analysis

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are widely used throughout a variety of industries to carry out chemical reactions and phase changes in materials. A highly engineered device, rotary kilns must be designed around the specific requirements of the material and project goals at hand. Rotary kiln design takes …

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Pros and Cons of Non-Pressure Agglomeration Pellets and Extruded Pellets

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pellets, or granules, come in a variety of different sizes, strengths, and shapes. Two types of granules that are often compared are round granules (or “pellets”) and extruded pellets. Despite frequent comparison, these agglomerate types are significantly different, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. The …

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