Pelletizer plant process audits provide a valuable tool to plant managers struggling with changes in production, under-performance, yield, and more; even for those pelletizing plants performing well, a process audit can reveal inefficiencies that when corrected, can significantly add to the bottom line. The following …
Carbon-based materials are an essential component in our everyday lives, from the fuel heating our homes, to the tires on our cars, and even in plastics; carbon as an industrial material is all around us. Carbon materials exist and are produced in a wide array …
Conditioning is an important part in bulk solids processing, allowing producers to alter the material to fit their unique needs. While there are many reasons to condition a material, three central objectives are highlighted below. To improve the efficiency of the process. Conditioning a material …
The term bulk solids processing encompasses an array of different types of materials, processing techniques, and objectives; soil amendments and fertilizers, minerals and ores, chemical compounds and more, all fall under the umbrella of bulk solids. And while the goals and equipment differ across operations, …
Anyone working in the bulk solids processing industry knows that powdered materials can be incredibly challenging to work with for a litany of reasons; powdered materials are difficult to handle, present health and sanitation issues, and are challenging to store. Agglomeration, or particle size enlargement, …
Limestone is a sedimentary rock used in the agricultural industry as a soil amendment for raising soil pH. Traditional products such as powdered and agricultural lime have been used throughout the industry, both not without challenges. Pelletizing lime has become an effective alternative. It is …
The roofing granule industry is projected to grow in tandem with demand for asphalt shingles in the coming years as consumers face an increase in extreme weather events, more stringent regulations, and aging homes. As a result of the aggressive nature of the materials being …
This week’s photo highlights a ball and tube knocking system. Knocking systems are often implemented to combat build-up inside of a rotary dryer. The systems are usually externally fitted on the inlet end of the dryer, where the incoming material is most wet and sticky. …
Adding a pre-conditioning step to a process offers many benefits. Pre-conditioning prepares a material for agglomeration, and helps to streamline subsequent processing steps. Advantages include: An optimally prepared feedstock provides consistency to a process. Feedstock that has been pre-conditioned is less likely to …
Made up of sylvite (KCl) and halite (NaCl), sylvinite is an evaporite mineral that serves as the world’s primary source of potash – a nutrient critical to maintaining global food security. Froth flotation is widely used for separating KCl from NaCl and other undesirable components …