Part Spotlight: Combustion Chambers

This article was co-authored by:

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Combustion Chamber

Combustion chambers are incorporated into rotary dryers and kilns and serve to house the combustion reaction and direct air flow into the unit. Not all dryers and kilns utilize a combustion chamber; in some cases they are essential, while in others, they are not necessary, …

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Rotary Dryers Rise Above Fluid Beds as the Preferred Choice for Frac Sand Drying: Here’s Why

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Frac Sand Dryers (Driers): Rotary vs. Fluid Bed

The frac sand industry relies on industrial drying systems to reduce the moisture content of washed sand for use in the hydraulic fracturing process. Historically, both sand dryer types have been widely accepted throughout the industry, but that looks to be changing; listed here are …

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Maintaining your Limestone Pelletizing Operation

This article was authored by:

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Pelletized (Pelletised) Limestone

An effective maintenance program is indispensable to sustaining an efficient, productive limestone pelletizing operation. While maintenance is often overlooked, it should always be incorporated as part of a facility’s regular operation procedures. Limestone pelletizer plant maintenance ensures equipment reliability, preserves a safe work environment, and …

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Part Spotlight: Flights (Material Lifters)

This article was co-authored by:

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Flights

Flights, or material lifters, play an essential role in promoting efficient heat transfer in rotary dryers, coolers, and in some cases, kilns, helping to create the optimal “curtain” of material cascading through the air flow.  What flights are available?  FEECO offers a range of options …

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Part Spotlight: Rotary Drum Knockers

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Rotary Drum Knockers

Knockers are an essential tool in managing buildup in rotary dryers, coolers, and granulation drums, helping to maintain product integrity and process efficiency. What knockers are available? FEECO offers two different types of knockers – pneumatic hammer knockers and ball and tube knockers. Parts and …

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Part Spotlight: Burners

This article was co-authored by:

Craig Peppin
Service & Lab Manager

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Burner

Burners for rotary dryers and kilns provide the heat source needed to process material; without them, thermal processing operations are left at a standstill.  What burners are available?  FEECO can provide burners based on a range of specifications, including for various fuel sources, flame shaping …

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