Question of the Week: What is Granulation?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

What is Granulation

Granulation can be considered the same as pelletization, the method of agglomeration or particle size enlargement, but it often refers specifically to applications within the fertilizer industry. Granulation is generally carried out in a granulation/agglomeration drum if a chemical reaction is involved. The process works …

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Legislation Could Open Doors for Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Systems

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Nick Reckinger
Organic Fertilizer Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Legislation Could Open Doors for Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Systems

The recent introduction of the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act of 2017 could mean big changes are ahead for the agriculture industry. The bill, which would incentivize the development of biogas and manure nutrient recovery systems, was proposed by Congressman Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin, and Tom Reed, …

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How does Chicken Manure Granulation Work?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

How Does Chicken Manure Granulation Work?

FEECO’s chicken manure granulation method begins with pre-conditioning. Raw manure is typically too wet or clumpy to use as a uniform feedstock; it must first be pre-conditioned into a workable feedstock via composting or thermal treatment (or drying). In either scenario, it is likely that …

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Why is Pre-Conditioning Necessary for Manure Granulation?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Why is Pre-Conditioning Necessary Prior to Manure Granulation?

There are numerous characteristics that make raw manure an unideal feedstock for granulation. Pre-conditioning manure must take place before the manure can be effectively used as a feedstock for optimal granulation to occur. Pre-conditioning focuses on: Particle size distribution: Large particles need to be removed …

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Chicken Litter & Manure Granulation a Solution to Management Woes

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Nick Reckinger
Organic Fertilizer Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Chicken Manure Granulation

As farms have evolved into ever-larger concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), waste management has become increasingly challenging. Poultry producers are finding that granulation can offer a new approach to managing on-farm wastes that not only solves their waste management challenges, but brings with it a …

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What are the Benefits of Granulating Biosolids?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Benefits of Granulating Biosolids

The reuse of municipal biosolids as a fertilizer product or soil amendment offers multiple benefits, from both an economic and environmental perspective. Recycling biosolids creates revenue where waste management costs once incurred. Furthermore, biosolids are rich in macro and micronutrients, a valuable commodity to soils …

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