A rising need for organics granulation can be explained as a culmination of numerous contributing factors. Non-renewable chemical fertilizer prices are going up, as is the competition for land resources. As we continue to mine our existing nutrient resources (ie. Phosphorous, Potassium, Nitrogen, etc.), trying …
This week, FEECO will be releasing part one of their Organics Granulation series. Organics granulation, such as the granulation of chicken manure into fertiliser pellets, has been gaining increasing attention in the fertiliser world, due to a combination of various factors. Although the world of …
The following article was featured in the Sept/Oct issue of “Fertilizer International.” More Than An Equipment Company As a pioneer in rotary drying technology, FEECO International was founded in 1951 to supply the fertilizer industry and a variety of companies in the chemical processing, mining, …
The challenges presented by the handling of material fines is an issue faced across many industries. Whether working with fertilizers, ores, or coal, materials which are difficult to handle, or dusty, can benefit greatly from agglomeration. Because there are many processes by which a material …
The following piece is an excerpt from an article was written by Charles R. Harbison and presented at the 10th Annual Bulk Material Handling Seminar in 1977. It has since been edited and condensed for the purpose of this article. Continued from Part 2 Continued …
The following piece is an excerpt from an article written by Charles R. Harbison and presented at the 10th Annual Bulk Material Handling Seminar in 1977. It has since been edited and condensed for the purpose of this article. Continued from Part 1 The techniques …
The following piece is an excerpt from an article written by Charles R. Harbison and presented at the 10th Annual Bulk Material Handling Seminar in 1977. It has since been edited and condensed for the purpose of this article. ABSTRACT Agglomeration is an old technique. …
The following article was written by Lee D. Hoffmann, and presented at the Fertilizer Industry Round Table (FIRT) in October, 1992. 1. Introduction – In 1982 John Naisbitt published a book called “Megatrends”. This book was based on a collection of news stories which were …
NPK fertilizer is a complex fertilizer comprised primarily of the three primary nutrients required for healthy plant growth. The agriculture industry relies heavily on the use of NPK fertilizer to meet global food supply and ensure healthy crops. According to the IFDC, about half of …
The enactment of the Acid Rain Program under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments was in response to the discovery that acid rain was a major result of the burning of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels such as coal emit sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides when …