Reducing Potash Fertilizer Attrition With a Glazing Circuit

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Potash Fertilizer Glazing

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 …

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Photo of the Week: Rotary Dryer with a Grizzly

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

Rotary Dryer (Drier) with Grizzly (Trommel)

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 …

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16 Questions to Ask in Preparing to Buy a Rotary Dryer

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Rotary Dryer (Drier)

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 …

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Rotary Dryer FAQs

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

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 …

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The Role of Drying in Agglomeration

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Dryer (Drier)

Drying plays a critical role in the agglomeration process. When used prior to agglomeration, drying prepares material feedstock for agglomerate formation, and has a direct effect on how material will perform during agglomeration. Used after agglomeration, drying cures pellets into their final, strong form. In …

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