Internals for Optimizing Rotary Drum Efficiency & Performance

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum

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 …

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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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Thermal Desorption Gives Spent Catalysts New Life

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Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Thermal Desorption for Spent Catalysts

Spent catalysts have long been a source of contention for industries employing catalysts, presenting liability risks, waste management costs, and more. But as processors look to reduce operating costs and their environmental footprint, many are opting to regenerate their catalysts through thermal desorption.  The thermal …

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