Photo of the Week: Control Screen

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

FEECO Lab Control Screen

Today’s photo highlights a control screen from the FEECO Innovation Center. FEECO has partnered with Rockwell Automation to bring our customers the very best in automation control, data collection, and reporting in our testing facility. This advanced technology allows us to select the applicable equipment and …

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Physical Specifications for Granular Fertilizer and Soil Amendment Products

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Physical Specifications for Granular Fertilizers (fertilisers)

Fertilizer and soil amendment products have had a long evolution in terms of quality. At the start of modern agriculture, growers had few options – most of them not ideal. But advanced manufacturing methods, coupled with a greater understanding of nutrient and particle performance, has …

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What are the Benefits of Material Pre-Conditioning?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Benefits of Preconditioning

Adding a pre-conditioning step to a process offers many benefits. Pre-conditioning prepares a material for agglomeration, and helps to streamline subsequent processing steps. Advantages include:     An optimally prepared feedstock provides consistency to a process. Feedstock that has been pre-conditioned is less likely to …

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Photo of the Week: Batch Rotary Kiln Test

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Batch Rotary Kiln Test

Our photo this week shows a batch rotary kiln test conducted in the FEECO Innovation Center. The batch kiln is used to simulate the conditions of a continuous, commercial rotary kiln. The kiln is lined with a lightweight castable refractory and heated with a propane burner. …

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What are the Challenges in Processing Gypsum?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Gypsum Processing, Gypsum Pellets

Gypsum is commonly processed into a soil amendment for its calcium value and ability to naturally aerate compacted soils. Despite its widespread use, some characteristics can make processing gypsum a challenge. First, gypsum is abrasive, and as a result, robust equipment is needed during processing. …

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