Challenges in Processing Phosphates

This article was co-authored by:

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Challenges in Processing Phosphates

Phosphate is mined for its life-giving capabilities to plants, animals, and humans in the form of phosphorus. A key component in crop production, livestock feed, and even in consumer products, in 2019 alone, world phosphate rock production was at 240 MT. Just as with any …

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Why Agglomerate Your Material

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pellets Compaction Granules Briquettes

Agglomeration refers to particle size enlargement. The choice to agglomerate material is common in a wide range of industries, from agriculture to mining and even specialty chemicals. The process offers a myriad of advantages, many of which are becoming more and more relevant in today’s …

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How to Pelletize a Fine Powder

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

How to Pelletize a Fine Powder

Pelletizing is a type of agitation agglomeration used across industries to convert fine powder materials into granular products. The practice offers a number of benefits, and as a result, continues to be employed in a growing number of applications ranging from minerals to specialty chemicals.  …

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What are the benefits of micro-pelletizing?

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Micropelletizing (Micropelletising)

Micro-pelletizing is the process of agglomerating material fines into small pellets, ranging in size from 20-60 mesh. Like all agglomeration techniques, micro-pelletizing provides a host of benefits including: Significant dust reduction/elimination: micro-pelletizing prevents material from becoming windblown, and thus less product is lost due to …

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Fly Ash Agglomeration

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Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Pelletized (Pelletised) Fly Ash

Fly ash is a fine, powder-like material generated from coal-burning power plants. And despite an increase toward more sustainable energy production, coal-burning power plants are still prevalent, producing fly ash that could serve as a valuable commodity. Thus now is an important time as any …

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A Look at Aluminum Decoating

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

3D Model of a FEECO Aluminum Decoating (Delacquering) Kiln

As one of the most recyclable materials around, aluminum recycling is a profitable business, both for industry and for the environment. According to the Aluminum Association, almost 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today. The Aluminum Association also states that the …

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Upgrading Phosphate Ores with Rotary Kilns

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Upgrading Phosphate Ores with Rotary Kilns, 3D Model of a FEECO Rotary Kiln for Upgrading Phosphate Ores

Phosphate rock is mined all over the world to produce a number of phosphorus products that are essential to plants and animals- namely, fertilizers and animal feeds. Many predict that demand for phosphate, particularly for use as a fertilizer, will only rise, as the world …

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