Activated alumina is a form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with a myriad of industrial uses. A recent industry report by Grand View Research estimates the activated alumina market will see a CAGR of 5.4% up to 2025, largely as a result of its use in …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: How to Pelletize a Fine Powder In How to Pelletize a Fine Powder, we look at the process of pelletizing a fine …
Even a robust, quality piece of equipment such as a paddle mixer requires maintenance to sustain daily operating procedure. As an added benefit, regular maintenance prevents costly breakdowns, promotes safety, and extends equipment life. To help promote paddle mixer maintenance, outlined below are our top …
Limestone is prone to a variety of processing challenges, all of which depend on the unique deposit and the type of processing itself. Abrasion can occur during limestone drying. Heavy-duty rotary dryers are recommended to handle raw limestone’s abrasive characteristics, in addition to adding custom …
Rotary kilns are incredibly diverse in their processing capabilities, a characteristic that has pushed them into a growing number of applications. And while rotary kilns are reliable machines, they can experience issues, especially when not properly designed, monitored, or maintained. Knowing why such issues occur, …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Factors That Influence the Viability of a Granulation Process In Factors That Influence the Viability of a Granulation Process , we look …
In today’s industrial landscape, catalysts are essential for facilitating various processes, promoting sustainability, and reducing harmful emissions. However, the extensive use of catalysts leads to the generation of significant amounts of spent catalysts, which pose a unique set of challenges for waste management. As the …
A rotary drum in any industrial process setting, whether it is serving as a dryer, cooler, kiln, or agglomeration drum, is a critical component in the process loop; in most cases, if the rotary drum is offline, the remainder of the process must go down …
This week’s photo shows a combination of feeler gauges and a caliper, tools used to measure the space between the flotation blocks and inside face of the rotary drum tire, or the cold gap of the tire. The distance between the tire and flotation blocks …
Caking is one of the most challenging issues that granular fertilizer producers face. This ubiquitous problem causes an array of complications that threaten to degrade product quality, cause dust issues and safety hazards, and even spoil product, representing potentially significant losses and risk. One especially …