Photo of the Week: Indirect Pilot Kiln

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

FEECO's Indirect Kiln

Our photo this week comes from the FEECO Lab, and showcases the lab’s pilot scale indirect kiln. Indirect kilns are used for a variety of applications and materials. In general, there are a few reasons why it may be desirable to utilize an indirect kiln …

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A Look at Thermal Testing in the Innovation Center

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Batch rotary kiln used in testing thermal processing

Whether recovering a valuable component from waste, drying a precursor material, or performing a chemical reaction to yield an end product, establishing a safe, effective, and efficient thermal process often relies on thermal testing procedures like those carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center.  Testing …

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Photo of the Week: Rotary Dryer

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Dryer (Drier)

Our photo this week is a rotary dryer. Rotary dryers are considered to be the “workhorses” of the thermal processing industry, ideal for fertilizer, mineral, aggregate, industrial waste, and sludge drying applications. They’ve earned their reputation for their reliability in accepting variances in feedstock, and …

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Photo of the Week: Rotary Cooler

This article was co-authored by:

Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Chris Kozicki
Agglomeration Expert

Rotary Cooler

Our photo this week is a rotary cooler. Since 1951, FEECO has played a large role in the thermal processing industry, supplying customers with rotary coolers around the world for a variety of industries. FEECO’s coolers are constructed of a robust drum, and use chilled …

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