Rotary Kilns: Processes Defined

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Kiln Processes

A rotary kiln is a thermal processing tool used in a variety of applications. It consists of a rotating drum with high temperature products of combustion flowing through or around it, creating a precisely controlled environment for material property change. Due to the substantially high …

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Rotary Kiln Testing in the Innovation Center

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Feasibility Testing

The rotary kiln testing carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center is often critical to gathering process data and developing the groundwork for a safe, efficient, and effective thermal processing operation. This testing gives producers the opportunity to predict how their material will behave in …

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The Role of the Calciner in Producing Soda Ash

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Soda Ash Calciner

Soda ash, or sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), is a versatile alkali material, critical in the production of a litany of products and materials. From detergents and chemicals, to consumer products and water softeners, this material can be found in many of the products we interact with throughout …

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R&D Around Catalyst Production Sees Growth

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Catalyst Production Research and Development on the Rise

Catalysts are an invaluable tool in many industrial processes, helping to facilitate reactions between materials. They are so important in fact, that some experts estimate they are responsible for 85-90% of products in the chemical industry.¹ As the role of catalysts in industry continues to …

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Activated Alumina Overview

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Activated Alumina Pellets

Activated alumina is a form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with a myriad of industrial uses. A recent industry report by Grand View Research estimates the activated alumina market will see a CAGR of 5.4% up to 2025, largely as a result of its use in …

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What is Calcination?

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Calciner

Calcination is the process of heating a solid material in order to cause chemical separation of its components. The diversity of chemical separation lends calcination to accomplishing a range of objectives, from the removal of chemically bound (crystalline) water, to the volatilization of contaminants from …

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Preparing Materials for Calcination

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Preparing Materials for Calcination

Calcination is an essential thermal processing technique relied upon by a host of industrial processes to cause a chemical reaction or phase change, remove crystalline water, volatilize organic compounds, and more.  While calcination is applicable to a wide range of materials, it often requires material …

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How Calcination is Used in Catalyst Preparation

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Catalyst Calcination

Catalysts have become a cornerstone of modern industrial processing, bringing otherwise-out-of-reach processes into the realm of practicality, maximizing the efficiency of reactions, and promoting more sustainable industrial processes; the extent to which catalysts impact modern industry are nearly immeasurable.  The effectiveness of any catalyst rests …

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