Photo of the Week: Indirect Pilot Kiln

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

FEECO's Indirect Kiln

Our photo this week comes from the FEECO Lab, and showcases the lab’s pilot scale indirect kiln. Indirect kilns are used for a variety of applications and materials. In general, there are a few reasons why it may be desirable to utilize an indirect kiln …

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A Look at Thermal Testing in the Innovation Center

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Batch rotary kiln used in testing thermal processing

Whether recovering a valuable component from waste, drying a precursor material, or performing a chemical reaction to yield an end product, establishing a safe, effective, and efficient thermal process often relies on thermal testing procedures like those carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center.  Testing …

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Photo of the Week: FEECO Pilot Kiln

This article was co-authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

FEECO Pilot Kiln

This week’s photo shows a pilot kiln in the FEECO Lab Facility. The FEECO pilot kiln is used in a variety of applications as part of process development. The kiln simulates a continuous process and allows for various customizations. The kiln can be run in …

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Service Spotlight: Tire Grinding

This article was authored by:

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum Tire (Tyre) Wear (Tire Grinding Service)

Tires and trunnion wheels are the support base for a rotary drum, whether it’s a kiln, dryer, or agglomerator. Problems starting with tires and trunnion wheels can quickly propagate throughout the rest of the drum, causing premature equipment failure. For this reason, any wear on …

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Flexibility in Fuel Types

This article was co-authored by:

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

FEECO International

The fuel source for operating a rotary dryer or rotary kiln can vary based on location, availability, and cost. But as a leader in thermal processing technology, FEECO can cater to a wide variety of fuel types, making sure our customers can get exactly what …

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