As populations increase, so does the need for resources, including metals such as nickel, silver, gold, copper, and uranium. However, it is not always economically viable to extract these metals from their low-grade ores. And now more than ever, recovering them from what is available …
The rotary dryer has made a reputation as the ‘workhorse’ of the thermal processing industry. But perhaps less well known, is the versatility in applications offered by rotary dryers. Able to process virtually any type of solid, rotary dryers have been proven for over a …
Continued from Part 1: Controlling Buildup in a Drum Abrasion and Corrosion Aside from buildup in a drum, abrasion and corrosion are also common challenges faced by many rotary drum owners. Though abrasion and corrosion can wreak severe havoc on a rotary drum if left …
Rotary drums are widely used throughout industrial production facilities to accomplish a variety of objectives, including drying, cooling, granulation, coating, and more. While rotary drum equipment is recognized for its reliability and longevity, challenges can arise, with the most common being buildup, corrosion, and abrasion. …
Rotary dryers, rotary coolers, rotary agglomerators, and rotary kilns are a key component in many manufacturing processes, and making sure they run safely, and efficiently is crucial in any process. As a leader in the manufacturing of custom rotary dryers, rotary coolers, and rotary kilns, …
FEECO’s durable equipment has found its place in many industries, but the latest, is the frac sand industry. Frac sand is the latest craze in the Midwest, and as companies look to mine this valued silica sand, the FEECO sand dryer, along with other equipment, …
The following article was featured in the Sept/Oct issue of “Fertilizer International.” More Than An Equipment Company As a pioneer in rotary drying technology, FEECO International was founded in 1951 to supply the fertilizer industry and a variety of companies in the chemical processing, mining, …
Frac sand drying may seem like a simple task, but there is much more to it than meets the eye. When it comes to frac sand drying, there are a lot of factors to consider throughout the processing of the proppant sand that will dictate …
The refractory in a direct-fired rotary kiln is a crucial component, serving to both protect the shell of the drum and combustion chamber from the high interior temperatures, and to minimize heat loss. As a result, protecting refractory is not only critical to promoting optimal …
After a material is chosen for your rotary kiln refractory, you must decide the desired heat loss. When efficiency is of concern, or very high temperatures are involved, often it is desirable to use multiple layers of refractory: a “working” layer, and an insulating layer. …