When designing a gypsum pelletizing system, most attention focuses on larger equipment such as disc pelletizers or rotary dryers. However, the importance of a pin mixer for gypsum pelletizing should not be overlooked. Pin mixers offer numerous benefits such as solids mixing, densification, and granulation. …
Gypsum, or hydrous calcium sulfate, is a crucial mineral in the production of everything from wallboard to cement and even many consumer products, surrounding us throughout our daily lives. United States gypsum production was at an estimated 20 million metric tons (Mt) of crude gypsum …
Pulverized gypsum products were the standard for agricultural gypsum for many years, but as growers look to maximize their return on investment, they are increasingly turning toward pelletized gypsum – a premium alternative. Pelletized gypsum offers several significant advantages over other forms of gypsum such …
Synthetic gypsum is the name used to classify a variety of by-products that can serve as an alternative to natural gypsum. The most common gypsum by-product is FGD gypsum, formed from coal-fired power plants, though synthetic gypsum can also be generated through various acid-neutralizing processes. …
Each year, more and more gypsum manufacturers discover the benefits of recycling gypsum; not only is gypsum fully recyclable, but it can also replace waste management costs with a value-added product, among a few other key advantages. Considering today’s increasing environmental concern and regulation, it …
The primary role of a gypsum handling system is to transfer material safely and efficiently from one location to another. While this functionality is universal regardless of industry, the equipment is not considered to be all-purpose, one-size-fits-all solutions. A prime example of this is gypsum, …
Keeping up with routine maintenance can be a difficult task. However, following proper maintenance procedures is a must because it is the best way to preserve gypsum processing equipment. Maintaining your gypsum processing operation provides invaluable benefits such as downtime prevention, safer work conditions, and …
This week’s photo shows a raw and pelletized gypsum sample from the FEECO Innovation Center. Gypsum can present unique challenges, and for this reason, testing is often necessary to achieve successful gypsum processing. Customers come to the FEECO Innovation Center to test the feasibility of a …
Limestone and gypsum are regularly pelletized for use as soil amendments and other products. Unbeknownst to many, however, limestone and gypsum respond so readily to agglomeration, that they are often employed as an additive in the pelletizing (agitation agglomeration) process when working with hard-to-agglomerate materials. …
Gypsum, chemically known as calcium sulfate (CaSO4), is well established as an effective soil amendment for treating clay soils, improving water filtration, providing a source of calcium, and more. More recently, however, gypsum is being recognized for its ability to also provide crops with a …