Aluminum in a Low Carbon Economy

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Aluminum in a Low-Carbon Economy

Often called the miracle metal, aluminum is valued for a number of properties, including being lightweight, durable, corrosion-resistant, highly conductive, and more. These properties allow aluminum to be useful in all sorts of applications, from packaging, to vehicles, and even construction. Earlier this year, the …

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Plastic Pyrolysis Market Heating Up

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Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Plastic Pyrolysis Market Heating Up

Plastic pyrolysis has long been explored as a means of creating a circular economy around plastics, and as evidence mounts in favor of the technique, more and more organizations and government bodies are putting pen to paper, showing their support for it. In fact, a …

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Using Activated Carbon to Control Disinfectant By-Products in Drinking Water Treatment

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Using Activated Carbon for Controlling Disinfectant By-products in Drinking Water Treatment

Activated carbon is a widely used adsorbent, employed throughout a variety of industries to accomplish a number of goals. Activated carbon’s unique porous surface structure allows it to capture and hold on to both gas and liquid phase particles. This ability lends itself to a …

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Biochar: An Effective Solution for the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Water

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Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Biochar an Effective Solution for the Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Water

Water quality and the ability to maximize reuse applications continues to become a concern at the forefront of sustainability amidst a growing population. While biochar has been gaining traction in the soil amendment industry for its restorative capabilities and potential in carbon sequestration, studies are …

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Preparing Materials for Calcination

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Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Preparing Materials for Calcination

Calcination is an essential thermal processing technique relied upon by a host of industrial processes to cause a chemical reaction or phase change, remove crystalline water, volatilize organic compounds, and more.  While calcination is applicable to a wide range of materials, it often requires material …

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Activated Carbon: A Critical Component in Water Treatment Facilities

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Activated Carbon for Water Treatment Facilities

Activated carbon is a powerful adsorbent used prolifically throughout water purification efforts to remove contaminants and undesirable components. While activated carbon can be used in a wide range of water treatment applications, it is a critical tool used throughout municipal and industrial water treatment facilities …

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Internals for Optimizing Rotary Drum Efficiency & Performance

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Drum

Rotary drums are used throughout a number of industries to carry out a range of different objectives, from conditioning to granulation (agglomeration), mixing, and coating. Part of their diverse applicability lies in the ability to customize their internals for a truly optimized processing solution.  In …

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