The Role of Clay Dryers in Industrial Clay Processing

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Clay Dryers (Driers)

Industrial clay minerals exhibit incredibly diverse characteristics, lending their use in everything from consumer products such as cat litter and cosmetics, to industrial additives, catalysts, and adsorbents, to name a few.  While there are many types of clay, each with wide variation in characteristics, the …

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Rotary Dryer Systems: Supporting Equipment

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

FEECO Rotary Dryer (Drier) Complete System

Rotary dryers are used prolifically throughout bulk solids processing applications – from fertilizers and soil amendments, to minerals, specialty chemicals and more. In fact, new applications in which rotary dryers are being implemented are constantly on the rise. Whatever the application, rotary dryers are often …

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Reducing Potash Fertilizer Attrition With a Glazing Circuit

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Shane LeCapitaine

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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