Incinerators across the United States and abroad are preparing for a tidal wave of medical waste from the COVID-19 pandemic, with some countries already in the thick of it. As waste management companies prepare for the increased demand, we’ve put together the list below on …
Thermal desorption is the process of using heat to drive off an organic chemical from an inorganic mineral. Unlike incineration, it is a separation process that relies on different reaction temperatures of absorbent minerals and chemicals. The organic chemical is vaporized at high temperatures, resulting …
The “working” layer and insulating layer refer to a rotary kiln’s multiple layers of refractory. Refractory is what protects the kiln from high internal temperatures, and maintains heat retention. Sometimes it is desirable to use multiple layers of refractory, especially when higher efficiency is preferred, …
Rotary drum dryers are a central component in a wide range of industrial processes. These highly flexible industrial dryers can be configured to create a custom processing solution for optimal dryer performance. While not necessary in every setting and still critical in others, combustion chambers …
Despite a challenging agriculture market, potash, the principal source of potassium fertilizers, is expected to see expanded demand in the coming years as feeding the growing population becomes an ever-more-pressing global issue. While potash producers already put considerable effort into managing product quality, they will …
This week’s photo is a rotary dryer from FEECO’s Fabrication Facility. The end of the drum features a “grizzly;” it is designed to keep over-size material out of the discharge chute. The oversize material, then, falls off the end or stays in the ring until …
Rotary dryers are a significant capital expenditure, necessitating a thorough discovery process to assess the unique requirements of the system. In preparing to purchase a rotary dryer, keep the following questions in mind to protect the investment and ensure the appropriate solution is acquired. Replacement …
Potash coolers play a key role in the potash manufacturing process, helping producers bring their products to market efficiently and effectively. And while cooling is a relatively straightforward task, it is still a large undertaking requiring flexibility and expertise in order to consistently and reliably …
Rotary drum dryers are one of the most widely used types of industrial dryers on the market today. Their heavy-duty design, high throughput, long-term reliability, and simple operation has lent them to a wide range of applications in a variety of industrial process settings. They …
Sintering is the process of heating a material to a point just before melting via a rotary kiln. The objective here is to use the high internal temperature of the rotary kiln to increase the strength of the material. The most common use of this …