Iron ore is a critical raw material in modern society; it is the basis of the steel industry, which provides us with everything from infrastructure to appliances. Courtesy of iron ore, steel is all around us. The production of steel from iron ore has increasingly …
Similar with any mineral, phosphates can present challenges during processing. The following looks at the common material characteristics that may cause such challenges when working with phosphates. Abrasiveness. Phosphates can range from slightly to tremendously abrasive, depending on what form they are in. Abrasive materials …
The USDA has announced it will make $250 million in grants available to support domestic fertilizer production. The announcement comes amid soaring fertilizer prices and a high dependence on imports from an increasingly shaky global economy. With a special focus on innovative, sustainable, and independent …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Key Process Parameters in Granulation Drum Sizing & Design In Key Process Parameters in Granulation Drum Sizing & Design, we take a …
This past year, FEECO reached an important milestone, achieving the CE Marking certification on a rotary drum, opening the door to potential customers in the European Economic Area, or EEA. While FEECO has sold equipment internationally since 1951, the CE Marking will expand offerings to …
While plant managers weigh many considerations in assessing rotary drum repair or replacement in their production line, one often-forgotten aspect that is pivotal to the decision is how accessible the drum is to service personnel. Drum accessibility can have a drastic influence on the costs …
This week’s photo highlights the FEECO Fabrication Facility, where several belt-style bucket elevators are being assembled. In this photo, you’ll notice the center of the boot section contains a spiral, wing-type pulley. Wing-type pulleys prevent material from being pinched between the back side of the …
Just as there is significant diversity among granular fertilizer and soil amendment products, there are many ways in which these products can be produced. Whether producing a single nutrient product, a multi-nutrient complex fertilizer, organic-based fertilizer, or soil amendment, the process configuration for a given …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Agricultural Revolution Demands Specialty Fertilizers & Soil Amendments In Agricultural Revolution Demands Specialty Fertilizers & Soil Amendments, we take a look at …
Phosphates play a key role in maintaining food security and overall life on Earth; the phosphorus available in phosphates is a necessary nutrient for many biological processes that occur in humans, plants, and animals. Without it, crops would not produce, animals could not survive, and …