As a key supplier of lithium processing equipment, we’ve been monitoring the EV market closely. And if there was any uncertainty surrounding the EV market remaining, it has fallen to the wayside now, as countless manufacturers and entire nations make ever-larger commitments to electrified transportation. …
This week’s photo shows a thermal image of a rotary dryer. FEECO’s Customer Service Engineers frequently use a thermal imaging camera to assess rotary dryers and kilns during equipment audits or annual inspections. A thermal imaging camera can help engineers to easily see where trouble …
Water quality and the ability to maximize reuse applications continues to become a concern at the forefront of sustainability amidst a growing population. While biochar has been gaining traction in the soil amendment industry for its restorative capabilities and potential in carbon sequestration, studies are …
Calcination is an essential thermal processing technique relied upon by a host of industrial processes to cause a chemical reaction or phase change, remove crystalline water, volatilize organic compounds, and more. While calcination is applicable to a wide range of materials, it often requires material …
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 …
Activated carbon is a powerful adsorbent used prolifically throughout water purification efforts to remove contaminants and undesirable components. While activated carbon can be used in a wide range of water treatment applications, it is a critical tool used throughout municipal and industrial water treatment facilities …
While biochar has been garnering attention as a restorative soil amendment, it seems as if new uses for this ultra-porous material are cropping up all over the industrial landscape. Recently, biochar has been making waves in agriculture not for use as a soil amendment, but …
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 – …
Combustion chambers are incorporated into rotary dryers and kilns and serve to house the combustion reaction and direct air flow into the unit. Not all dryers and kilns utilize a combustion chamber; in some cases they are essential, while in others, they are not necessary, …