FEECO Featured in the Green Bay Press Gazette

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Green Masters Program

FEECO, along with Schneider National, have been featured in the Green Bay Press Gazette this week, for earning the status of โ€œGreen Professional,โ€ under the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Councilโ€™s Green Masterโ€™s Program. FEECO had announced back in December that they had been recognized by the …

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FEECO Donates to Paul’s Pantry

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

As the holiday season approaches and we count our blessings for the year, it is more important than ever to remember those in need, and to lend a helping hand. Paulโ€™s Pantry has been serving the Brown County area since 1984, providing food to families …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Sizing

This article was co-authored by:

Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are widely used throughout many industries to carry out various chemical reactions and physical changes in bulk solids. As all materials respond differently, rotary kilns must be designed around the exact project specifications and material characteristics at hand in order to reach an …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Thermal Analysis Part 2 – Specific Heat and Heat Transfer

This article was co-authored by:

Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are a high-temperature thermal processing device used to cause a chemical reaction or phase change in a material. Able to process hundreds of materials, the applications in which rotary kilns can be used continue to grow – from the production of specialty chemicals, …

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Moisture Reduction in a Rotary Kiln

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Moisture Reduction in a Rotary Kiln

In thermal processing applications, controlling moisture content is critical to achieving both material quality and process efficiency. A common challenge in designing rotary kilns for bulk solids is determining whether the unit canโ€”or shouldโ€”be used to remove excess moisture from the feedstock.ย  While rotary kilns …

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Pros and Cons of Non-Pressure Agglomeration Pellets and Extruded Pellets

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki of FEECO International

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pellets, or granules, come in a variety of different sizes, strengths, and shapes. Two types of granules that are often compared are round granules (or โ€œpelletsโ€) and extruded pellets. Despite frequent comparison, these agglomerate types are significantly different, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages. The …

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