A Detailed Look at Limestone Drying

This article was authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Drying limestone

Limestone drying, typically carried out in rotary dryers, is utilized throughout this industrial mineral’s lifecycle, from quarrying to finished product. The following explores why drying is essential for quality limestone, its role in production, key considerations, and the importance of testing and equipment design for …

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Rotary Kiln Systems: Supporting Equipment

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Complete System

Rotary kilns are used across a number of industries to cause a chemical reaction or phase change in a material. This high-temperature thermal treatment can be used to carry out a variety of different objectives, from catalyst activation to aluminum decoating. The number of applications …

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Rotary Dryers Key to Custom Catalyst Manufacturing

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Catalyst Drying

Rotary dryers play a crucial role in catalyst manufacturing, where the drying step is essential for ensuring the final product meets precise standards. Though often overlooked, drying significantly influences key properties like uniformity, mechanical strength, and moisture content. This article explores the importance of the …

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The Role of Drying in Agglomeration

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Dryer (Drier)

Drying plays a critical role in the agglomeration process. When used prior to agglomeration, drying prepares material feedstock for agglomerate formation, and has a direct effect on how material will perform during agglomeration. Used after agglomeration, drying cures pellets into their final, strong form. In …

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Fluid Bed Dryer FAQs

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Walter Hawkins
Process Sales Engineer

Fluid Bed Dryer FAQs

Fluid bed dryers offer a number of advantages that make them the preferred approach to drying in a wide range of settings. What follows are some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) we receive as a fluid bed dryer manufacturer.  How does a fluid …

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Indirect Drying vs. Direct Drying

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Direct vs. Indirect Rotary Dryers (Driers)

When it comes to drying bulk solids, rotary dryers are often the industrial drying equipment of choice. Their robust build, reliability, and aptitude for handling variation in feedstock makes them an ideal choice for efficiently drying bulk solids of nearly all types. When referring to …

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Rotary Kilns: Processes Defined

This article was authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Kiln Processes

A rotary kiln is a thermal processing tool used in a variety of applications. It consists of a rotating drum with high temperature products of combustion flowing through or around it, creating a precisely controlled environment for material property change. Due to the substantially high …

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Corrosion Control in Rotary Dryers

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Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Combatting the Threat of Corrosion in Industrial Dryers (Driers)

Capable of causing costly damage to equipment, as well as process inefficiencies and unnecessary downtime, corrosion is a common problem faced when working with rotary dryers. This is particularly true of dryers that were not designed with corrosion in mind. Fortunately, there are several ways …

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