In today’s industrial landscape, catalysts are essential for facilitating various processes, promoting sustainability, and reducing harmful emissions. However, the extensive use of catalysts leads to the generation of significant amounts of spent catalysts, which pose a unique set of challenges for waste management. As the …
As society continues to move toward more sustainable waste management methods, an alternative technique for handling EAF dust has been gaining interest: EAF dust recycling via reduction roasting. The Problem with EAF Dust EAF dust is a by-product of the steel production process, and refers …
The ongoing push to implement more sustainable practices continues to be at the forefront of every aspect of industrial processing. In this effort, high-temperature kilns, or rotary kilns, are turning out to be pivotal equipment in the effort to bring about positive change, both directly …
Rotary dryers and kilns are an integral part of the many industrial processes that shape our world. From fertilizer and chemical production, to ore beneficiation and even consumer products, these rotary drums provide a reliable, high-capacity setting for accomplishing a number of necessary objectives when …
When it comes time to carry out rotary drum services, be it on a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator, one of the first questions we receive from our customers is: What do you need from us? The following provides basic guidelines on preparing for a …
Biochar is continuing to make a name for itself in a myriad of industries, with new applications making headlines all the time. Uses in water treatment, energy production, animal husbandry, and more have created a flurry of activity around this carbon-based material produced from biomass. …
The rotary kiln plays a pivotal role in the production of roofing granules by curing the coloring or coating onto granules and forming a durable bond between the two. Part of the effectiveness of the rotary kiln in this setting, however, relies on the ability …
While the oil and natural gas industry has had its ups and downs, many speculate it is again poised for growth due to the current political climate. Subsequently, there is a renewed interest around proppants – the hard microspheres injected into well bores to “prop …
Calcination is the process of heating a solid material in order to cause chemical separation of its components. The diversity of chemical separation lends calcination to accomplishing a range of objectives, from the removal of chemically bound (crystalline) water, to the volatilization of contaminants from …
The electric vehicle (EV) market is picking up, and at a rapid pace, with major auto producers making substantial commitments to electrified transport. With the US accounting for just a near-2% of global lithium production, many industry experts say the nation must tap into its …