Updates in Mining Deloitte Releases Annual Mining Industry Trends Report Professional services firm Deloitte has released their annual Tracking the Trends report, laying out the top ten trends affecting the mining and metals industry. Among them are the need for a new style of leadership, …
Recent advancements have made rotary kiln alignment methods faster and more effective than ever. Misalignment is one of the most common (and most treatable) causes of rotary kiln damage. Alignment touches all components of a rotary kiln, with misalignment promoting wear on all parts. In …
If material needs to be moved vertically, chances are a bucket elevator is the ideal solution for the job. In fact, the versatility and configurability of this equipment make bucket elevators a common bulk material handling system in a number of different industries. What follows …
Refractory is specific to direct-fired rotary kilns, insulating and protecting the shell of the drum from high internal temperatures; they also function to maintain heat retention. Many types of refractory exist, with the most common options being brick or castable. Brick is typically used for …
Limestone processing equipment plays a critical role in transforming quarried limestone into a variety of valuable products, but the material’s diverse characteristics often present unique challenges in production. From its variable chemical composition to its tendency for buildup and abrasion, limestone can complicate operations if …
Updates in Mining Investors Look at Argentina Copper The ongoing surge in copper demand is finally seeing investors consider Argentina’s red metal resources more feasible, according to Financial Times. Despite neighboring Chile serving as the world’s largest copper producer, various challenges have largely kept investors …
Building a quality bucket elevator that lasts requires more than just robust materials and skilled fabrication; it demands a dedication to stringent quality standards at every step of the process. At FEECO International, we understand that quality is the key to achieving lasting, high-performance equipment. …
Fluid bed dryers offer an effective approach to reducing moisture in bulk solids, leveraging fluidization to achieve uniform drying and high efficiency. However, achieving optimal performance in these systems requires careful consideration of design and operation. Issues such as poor fluidization, excessive fine particle loss, …
In engineering a fluid bed dryer, one of the most critical aspects to consider is the fluidization regime, or what can be considered the pattern of material fluidization. With several flow regimes possible and each having a significant impact on the efficiency, rate, and consistency …
A mass and energy balance, also known as a heat and mass balance (HMB), is a critical step in the rotary kiln design process. Unbeknownst to many, however, it can provide significant value beyond the design process as well, helping buyers to estimate operating costs, …