The ongoing push to implement more sustainable practices continues to be at the forefront of every aspect of industrial processing. In this effort, high-temperature kilns, or rotary kilns, are turning out to be pivotal equipment in the effort to bring about positive change, both directly …
Rotary dryers and kilns are an integral part of the many industrial processes that shape our world. From fertilizer and chemical production, to ore beneficiation and even consumer products, these rotary drums provide a reliable, high-capacity setting for accomplishing a number of necessary objectives when …
Plastic pyrolysis has long been explored as a means of creating a circular economy around plastics, and as evidence mounts in favor of the technique, more and more organizations and government bodies are putting pen to paper, showing their support for it. In fact, a …
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 …
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 …
Rotary drums are central to many industrial processes, serving to dry, cool, agglomerate, heat, and even coat bulk solids. While in some cases production can be redirected to another drum, or simply taken offline when a mechanical failure occurs, in most cases, an out-of-commission rotary …
Many material characteristics, such as bulk density and specific heat, influence how the material will behave in the rotary kiln, and subsequently, how the kiln must be designed to produce the required results. The following material characteristics all influence the sizing and design of a …
Biocoal, a product produced by thermally upgrading biomass, has been gaining traction throughout the world as countries look to more renewable energy sources in an effort to reduce dependence on coal and mitigate greenhouse gases. What is Biocoal? Biocoal, also commonly referred to as syn …
Rotary kilns are used throughout various industries from mining to chemical production and even waste management. And while they are capable of processing a broad range of materials, one essential aspect of any rotary kiln operation is preparing the material – whatever it may be …
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 …