In October, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced a commitment by the US fertilizer industry to meet a goal of 70 million acres under the management of 4R Nutrient Stewardship by 2030. With granulation playing an important part in achieving sustainable nutrient management goals, the pledge …
Pelletizing is a valuable tool in managing the properties of bulk solids. From flowability to bulk density and so much more, pelletizing gives producers in nearly every industry a way to control the handling and performance characteristics of their bulk solids. And while pelletizing provides …
Product cooling is often a vital step in the production of fertilizers, helping to ensure product integrity and reduce potential hazards. Rotary coolers are the equipment of choice for fertilizer production plants, offering a host of benefits. The following covers the important role cooling plays …
Rotary drums are used throughout a number of industries to carry out a range of different objectives, from conditioning to granulation (agglomeration), mixing, and coating. Part of their diverse applicability lies in the ability to customize their internals for a truly optimized processing solution. In …
The burgeoning potassium sulfate (SOP) fertilizer market is not just pushing demand for the increasingly popular alternative to potassium chloride (MOP); it’s also calling for more of the equipment needed to process the compound into a market-ready product, especially when it comes to drying – …
The practice of granulating organic wastes such as manure has seen an influx of attention in recent years, due to the many advantages that the beneficial reuse of organics has to offer. See the infographic on the benefits of granulating manure here. And with so …
Agglomeration drums and granulation drums are two of many terms used to describe rotary drum equipment. Granulation drums are typically used in the agricultural industry for fertilizer production. The tumbling motion inside of the drum creates uniform fertilizer granules that are easy to handle and …
Phosphorus continues to be a hot topic in the fertilizer industry, as rising demand for food and decreasing arable land, among other factors, drives demand for the critical crop nutrient. Experts are worried we’ll exhaust our supplies of rock phosphate, the primary material feeding phosphate …
Rotary drum liners protect the drum shell from corrosive or abrasive materials, while also helping to prevent buildup in the drum. What drum liners are available? FEECO offers a range of rubber and metal liners for drums of all sizes. Metal liners are available in …
Agglomeration processes often rely on the ability to break down oversize material, in order to reach ideal particle size distribution for feedstock, or to put oversize product back into the process as recycle. In order to break down oversize product, size reduction equipment is employed, …