In heap leaching operations, the selection of agglomerators plays a pivotal role in determining the efficiency and profitability of the process. While opting for low-cost agglomeration drums may seem a cost-effective decision initially, it’s essential to consider the long-term implications on operational performance and maintenance …
While the heap leaching process has proven to be an efficient and cost-effective approach to processing low-grade ore sources, efficiency and recovery can be further improved through the addition of an agglomeration drum. The following covers an introduction to heap leaching, and how agglomeration greatly …
The increasing reliance on froth flotation in mineral beneficiation is driving demand for a key piece of equipment: conditioning drums. This trend is particularly evident in the potash industry, where efficiency is indispensable to meeting global fertilizer needs sustainably. In the face of this growing …
Rotary drums have long been a cornerstone in catalyst manufacturing, particularly for incipient wetness impregnation—a critical step in catalyst preparation. FEECO International, a leader in custom rotary drum design and manufacturing, has extensive experience in engineering equipment that delivers precision, efficiency, and customization. Combined with …
In the ever-evolving catalyst industry, rotary drums stand out as indispensable equipment. These versatile machines are pivotal to various stages of the catalyst production process. More recently, they have also been employed in spent catalyst regeneration, improving both the sustainability and economics of catalytic reactions. …
A rotary drum, be it a dryer, cooler, agglomerator, or otherwise, is a major investment and integral part of many industrial processing systems. From drying and cooling bulk solids before storage, to agglomerating ore fines in a heap leaching operation, the rotary drum often serves …
When it comes to building a pelletizer plant, producers are often faced with the decision of choosing between a rotary drum agglomerator and a disc pelletizer (pan granulator). Though the choice may seem overwhelming at first, there are many things to take into account that …
The ability to control the sizing of bulk solids has become a critical aspect to the success of many processes and products, allowing for more efficient processing, more predictable results, and ultimately a better end product. Agglomeration offers the unique opportunity to fine-tune particle size …
This week’s photo highlights several rotary dryers under production at FEECO. The photo was taken in FEECO’s fabrication facility, just shortly after our founding in 1951. For decades, many industries have been faced with the same problem: product moisture. Depending on material composition, moisture can …
In the field of continuous bulk solids processing equipment, retention time can be one of the most influential variables in a process setting, particularly when processing material in a rotary dryer, rotary kiln, granulator, or other type of rotary drum. Despite its importance, however, retention …