Rotary Kilns: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln FAQs

The rotary kiln is an advanced thermal processing device used in an extensive number of applications, with new uses constantly being developed.  As a cornerstone technique in engineering the raw materials and products our constantly evolving society depends on, the advanced thermal processing carried out …

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Africa on Path Toward Potash Fertilizer Production

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Africa on Path Toward Potash Fertilizer Production

Potash is increasingly being recognized as a limiting factor in crop production, both in quality and yield, making its role in meeting future food security needs critical. As a result, potash fertilizer production has never been more important.  Africa, a region that has historically struggled …

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What do Indirect Kilns Offer Over Direct-Fired Kilns?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What do Indirect Kilns (Calciners) Offer Over their Direct-fired Counterparts?

Indirect rotary kilns, or rotary calciners, offer three major advantages over their direct-fired counterparts, as outlined below. When processing in a direct-fired rotary kiln, fine materials can become entrained in the gas and carried out to the baghouse. An indirect kiln avoids this issue because …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Paper Sludge in the Fertilizer Industry, Meeting Nickel Demand, and Activated Carbon System Requirements

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pelletized Paper Sludge

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Waste to Value: Reusing Paper Sludge in the Fertilizer Industry Waste to Value: Reusing Paper Sludge in the Fertilizer Industry looks at …

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Photo of the Week: Control Screen

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

FEECO Lab Control Screen

Today’s photo highlights a control screen from the FEECO Innovation Center. FEECO has partnered with Rockwell Automation to bring our customers the very best in automation control, data collection, and reporting in our testing facility. This advanced technology allows us to select the applicable equipment and …

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Pugmill Mixer Demand on the Rise as the Need to Blend Copper Concentrates Increases

This article was co-authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Pugmill Mixers for Blending Copper Concentrates

The copper industry is under increasing pressure to manage concentrates with a high content of arsenic.  Arsenic-laden concentrates have always been an issue for the industry, but as complex ore bodies increase and environmental regulations tighten, the problem is mounting at a time when demand …

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