From drywall to soil amendments, and even tofu, gypsum products surround the average person every day. In fact, the United States alone consumes more than 30 million tons of gypsum annually. Gypsum has many unique characteristics that contribute to its popularity, and gypsum processing works …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: The Role of the Calciner in the Extraction of Lithium From Spodumene The Role of the Calciner in the Extraction of Lithium …
Bucket elevators provide vertical handling solutions to every industry from mining to specialty chemicals, and can be configured to suit a range of handling needs, making them the equipment of choice for most vertical handling applications. The diversity of bucket elevators often leads to questions …
Gypsum, or hydrous calcium sulfate, is a crucial mineral in the production of everything from wallboard to cement and even many consumer products, surrounding us throughout our daily lives. United States gypsum production was at an estimated 20 million metric tons (Mt) of crude gypsum …
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: Moisture must be either be present in the feed material or …
As a booming global population and emerging economies put pressure on existing resources, and high grade ores become a thing of the past, mining companies are looking for technologies that will allow them to economically recover target materials, namely metals, from low-grade ore sources. One …
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 …
The rotary dryer is the industrial dryer of choice for everything from minerals and ores to fertilizers and specialty chemicals. One decision buyers are often faced with in selecting a rotary dryer for a given application, particularly when looking to dry high-moisture materials such as …
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 …
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 …