Maximizing the reliability and service life of a rotary dryer is the focus of many plant managers. One of the most important, but most overlooked aspects of rotary drum maintenance is ensuring proper alignment, or the positioning of the drum on its bases. Why Rotary …
Indirect rotary coolers are a special type of industrial cooler used to resolve unique cooling application challenges. Although not as commonly used as a direct rotary cooler, the use of an indirect cooler is an essential tool for cooling bulk solids in specialized applications. How …
Updates in Mining & Minerals Critical Minerals Rail Line in Africa Sees Investment Along with the European Union, the US is hoping to gain a foothold on the critical minerals located in central Africa by investing in the Lobito Corridor project, according to Bloomberg. The …
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 …
When it comes to thermal processing, confusion often arises in choosing between a rotary kiln and rotary dryer. Although these two types of equipment share similar thermal processing principles, they are used in very different applications: Rotary dryers are used for drawing moisture out of …
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 …
Since 1951, FEECO International has built a reputation as the leader in rotary kiln design and manufacturing. Part of our success is owed to the FEECO Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art testing facility where our team of process experts conduct a variety of thermal tests to …
Many factors are taken into consideration when designing a rotary drum dryer that can both efficiently and effectively dry a material. Factors such as the material’s bulk density, heat sensitivity, particle size, and flowability, among others, all interact to influence how the material will behave …
Updates in Mining Asteroid Mining Closer to Reality Astroforge, a company focused on mining the galaxy, has completed a critical test and last major hurdle in their mission to send a vessel to an asteroid. The company successfully test fired rockets and now plans to …
Pelletizing is a method of agglomeration, or particle size enlargement, in which material fines are processed into pellets or granules. Pelletizing is used throughout a multitude of industries to process thousands of materials from difficult to handle powders and fines, into easy to handle pellets. …