Copper is an essential component in many of the products that make up the world around us. Ductility, malleability, and superior conductivity of heat and electricity, are just a few of the properties that make this unique metal so useful across a broad range of Continue reading →
This week’s highlighted resource is a web page on our capabilities in the mining industry. FEECO has a global reputation in serving the mining industry and its many subsets through material testing, aftermarket services, process design and custom equipment. This web page provides an overview Continue reading →
Cycling and chemical incompatibility are the two main causes of refractory failure in a rotary kiln. Cycling Cycling is the heating up and cooling down of a rotary kiln, and it is the largest source of refractory failure. Refractory expands with the kiln as it Continue reading →
The field of bulk solids is incredibly diverse, encompassing industries ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to fertilizers and process by-products. Processing bulk solids into a ready feedstock or end product can involve an array of process techniques, from crushing and mixing to high temperature techniques Continue reading →
FEECO will be exhibiting at Latin America’s premier event for the fertilizer industry, Fertilizer Latino Americano, or FLA. This year’s event, running January 28-30th, will be held in Mexico City, Mexico and is expected to bring in more than 700 delegates from 50 different countries. Continue reading →
This week’s highlighted resource is a brochure on the FEECO flight/lifter simulator. Flights, or lifters, are an integral part of maximizing the heat transfer efficiency in rotary dryers and coolers. Both flight design and pattern are customizable and can have a significant impact on the Continue reading →
This week’s photo is a 3D image of a pin mixer. Pin mixers are industrial mixers that can be used in mixing, agglomeration, and conditioning applications. They are particularly adept at processing fine materials such as powders, and are commonly used to process materials such Continue reading →
Refractory, or the lining utilized on the interior of rotary kilns, is a critical component in ensuring process efficiency and prolonging the life of a rotary kiln. Here, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about refractory, including how it works, the different types, and Continue reading →
Rotary dryers have a long history in many industries, but perhaps most notably, in the fertilizer industry, where they are an essential component in processing minerals for fertilizers at mine sites, and for producing many of the fertilizer products on the market today. Rotary Dryers Continue reading →
This week’s highlighted resource is a Slideshare presentation on processing phosphates for use in fertilizers. Phosphates are a key material in fertilizer production. This Slideshare presentation provides an overview on the process of producing Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) and Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) – two of the Continue reading →
