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 …
Industrial pigments play an important role in the performance and durability of many products. In addition to serving as a coloring agent, pigments can also offer protection against corrosion and even UV rays; pigments are all around us, from building materials and concrete, to textiles, …
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 …
In today’s industrial landscape, catalysts are essential for facilitating various processes, promoting sustainability, and reducing harmful emissions. However, the extensive use of catalysts leads to the generation of significant amounts of spent catalysts, which pose a unique set of challenges for waste management. As the …
Caking is one of the most challenging issues that granular fertilizer producers face. This ubiquitous problem causes an array of complications that threaten to degrade product quality, cause dust issues and safety hazards, and even spoil product, representing potentially significant losses and risk. One especially …
Fertilizer coating continues to be a vital tool in helping fertilizer producers meet market demands. With buyers becoming more discerning, producing a high-quality product according to the required specification has become a necessity in today’s ultra-competitive market, particularly when it comes to specialty fertilizer and …
Phosphates can be made into an array of products, from fertilizers to animal feeds, and even consumer products. And while phosphate production is a well-established industry, process development services remain a critical component in the development of a successful phosphate plant, but are sometimes an …
Plastic pyrolysis has long been explored as a means of creating a circular economy around plastics, and as evidence mounts in favor of the technique, more and more organizations and government bodies are putting pen to paper, showing their support for it. In fact, a …
Rotary phosphate dryers play a vital role in processing the phosphorus-rich materials that support life on Earth, aiding in the production of essential products ranging from fertilizers and animal feeds to consumer goods. As a critical component in countless biological processes, phosphorus is extracted from …
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 …