Plastic pyrolysis has long been explored as a means of creating a circular economy around plastics, and as evidence mounts in favor of the technique, more and more organizations and government bodies are putting pen to paper, showing their support for it. In fact, a …
The addition of a rotary agglomerator to the heap leaching process can provide exceptional benefits to the operation as a whole. Agglomerated ore fines are uniform in shape, allowing the leaching solution to more easily permeate through the heap. Additionally, the leaching solution can be …
Phosphorus is a versatile component to life on Earth, aiding in a multitude of biological processes that create strong plants, animals, and even humans. As such a vital building block to life, it’s no wonder that ore-bearing phosphate rock is processed into all sorts of …
In October, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced a commitment by the US fertilizer industry to meet a goal of 70 million acres under the management of 4R Nutrient Stewardship by 2030. With granulation playing an important part in achieving sustainable nutrient management goals, the pledge …
This week’s photo highlights a dry crush strength test from the FEECO Innovation Center. Crush strength tests measure the strength of a pellet, or how much pressure it takes to completely crush the pellet. The tests are performed on a single pellet, using metal plates …
Activated carbon is a widely used adsorbent, employed throughout a variety of industries to accomplish a number of goals. Activated carbon’s unique porous surface structure allows it to capture and hold on to both gas and liquid phase particles. This ability lends itself to a …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Maximizing Rotary Dryer Performance With Process Audits In Maximizing Rotary Dryer Performance With Process Audits, we look at the many reasons for …
Pelletizing is a valuable tool in managing the properties of bulk solids. From flowability to bulk density and so much more, pelletizing gives producers in nearly every industry a way to control the handling and performance characteristics of their bulk solids. And while pelletizing provides …
Potash fertilizer production has been on a steady growth path as requirements for the material rise in the face of global food demand. Producers the world over are working to bring additional production online, particularly when it comes to new and novel sources of the …
Agglomeration testing is an important component to developing new processes and products, and/or enhancing current ones. The tests can provide answers to the following questions: Agglomeration testing offers valuable information, allowing one to gain critical data on their material, work out process variables and more. …