What Role does Drying Play in Non-Pressure Agglomeration?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Drying in Non-pressure Agglomeration

Drying plays an important role in the non-pressure agglomeration process, both before and after agglomeration. Pre-Drying Drying is often used as a method of pre-conditioning material before pelletization, to help prepare the material for agglomeration. Since moisture is added during the agglomeration process (in the …

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How Calcination is Used in Catalyst Preparation

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Catalyst Calcination

Catalysts have become a cornerstone of modern industrial processing, bringing otherwise-out-of-reach processes into the realm of practicality, maximizing the efficiency of reactions, and promoting more sustainable industrial processes; the extent to which catalysts impact modern industry are nearly immeasurable.  The effectiveness of any catalyst rests …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Potash Fertilizer Compounds, Bulk Solids Processing System Design, and Rotary Kiln Incinerators

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Material Characteristics to Consider in Bulk Solids Processing

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Potassium Compounds Used in Fertilizer Production on the Rise Potassium Compounds Used in Fertilizer Production on the Rise explores the growing number …

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Considerations in Cooling Bulk Solids from a Rotary Kiln

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary kilns have become an essential bulk solids processing tool throughout a number of industries; their ability to facilitate physical and chemical changes through carefully controlled thermal treatment is nearly limitless in application.  Because rotary kilns utilize high temperatures to initiate and carry out reactions, …

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Calcination Brings Desired Qualities to Diatomaceous Earth

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Calcination of Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth, also known as diatomite or kieselguhr, is an industrial mineral essential to everything from producing beer and wine, to extending and whitening plastics.  The diverse application of diatomaceous earth demands great variation in the material as a feedstock, and producing the different qualities …

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What are Rotary Dryer Knocking Systems?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Knocking Systems

Knocking systems are physical enhancements placed on the exterior of a rotary dryer to counteract sticking inside of the drum. They are most commonly fitted on the inlet end of the dryer where material entering in is the most wet and tacky. Build-up can occasionally …

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The Basics of Drying Gypsum

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Drying Gypsum

As the gypsum industry knows, changes in a material’s moisture content will influence manufacturing in many different ways. For example, a reduction in moisture can greatly impact material handling or prepare gypsum for subsequent steps in the manufacturing process. Gypsum dryers, also known as rotary …

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Spent Catalyst Regeneration Through Thermal Desorption

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Thermal Desorption for Spent Catalysts

Catalyst regeneration via thermal desorption has emerged as a solution for industries grappling with spent catalysts, which pose liability risks and waste management challenges. As processors seek to lower operating costs and minimize their environmental footprint, many are turning to catalyst regeneration through this thermal …

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