What is Non-Pressure Agglomeration?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is Non-pressure Agglomeration (also known as agitation agglomeration or tumble-growth agglomeration)?

Non-pressure agglomeration, also known as tumble growth agglomeration, is a process which uses a tumbling motion and binding agent to grow material fines or powders into a spherical pellet form. Non-pressure agglomeration methods include: Pelletizing (rotary drum or disc pelletizer): a process where material fines …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Agglomeration in an SX-EW Process, Pelletizing Iron Ore, & Phosphate Processing Equipment

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Iron Ore Balling Drum

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Benefits of Agglomeration in an SX-EW Process for Improved Copper Extraction Benefits of Agglomeration in an SX-EW Process for Improved Copper Extraction …

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Spent Catalyst Regeneration Through Thermal Desorption

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Thermal Desorption for Spent Catalysts

Catalyst regeneration via thermal desorption has emerged as a solution for industries grappling with spent catalysts, which pose liability risks and waste management challenges. As processors seek to lower operating costs and minimize their environmental footprint, many are turning to catalyst regeneration through this thermal …

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Photo of the Week: Worn Gear Mesh

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Gear Mesh

Today’s photo shows the gear mesh of a gear and pinion drive, the mechanism that causes a rotary drum to rotate. The face of the teeth here are worn, an indication that the gear should be replaced, or they may break off. In most cases, replacement …

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Bucket Elevator Maintenance Checklist

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Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Bucket Elevator Maintenance Checklist

Regardless of the material being handled or the configuration type being used, regular maintenance is absolutely essential to bucket elevators. In addition to preventing costly breakdowns, consistent bucket elevator maintenance provides a multitude of benefits such as improved safety and an increase in the life …

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New Study Shows Biochar Can Significantly Reduce Irrigation Requirements

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Biochar Soil Amendment Study

A new study published in the journal GCB-Bioenergy could be a significant finding for the agriculture industry and beyond. In Water Cost Savings from Soil Biochar Amendment: A Spatial Analysis, scientists reveal how adding biochar to sandy soils could substantially reduce irrigation requirements. In addition …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Pelletizing Plant FAQs, Causes of Tire & Trunnion Wear, and Bucket Elevators for Aggregates

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pelletizing Plant FAQs

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Pelletizing Plant FAQs Pelletizing Plant FAQs, looks at the many questions surrounding pelletizing plants, including which equipment will best suit the process, …

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