How Calcination is Used in Catalyst Preparation

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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

Catalyst Calcination

Catalysts have become a cornerstone of modern industrial processing, bringing otherwise-out-of-reach processes into the realm of practicality, maximizing the efficiency of reactions, and promoting more sustainable industrial processes; the extent to which catalysts impact modern industry are nearly immeasurable.  The effectiveness of any catalyst rests …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Potash Fertilizer Compounds, Bulk Solids Processing System Design, and Rotary Kiln Incinerators

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Material Characteristics to Consider in Bulk Solids Processing

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Potassium Compounds Used in Fertilizer Production on the Rise Potassium Compounds Used in Fertilizer Production on the Rise explores the growing number …

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Considerations in Cooling Bulk Solids from a Rotary Kiln

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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

Cooling Material from a Rotary Kiln

Rotary kilns have become an essential bulk solids processing tool throughout a number of industries; their ability to facilitate physical and chemical changes through carefully controlled thermal treatment is nearly limitless in application.  Because rotary kilns utilize high temperatures to initiate and carry out reactions, …

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Calcination Brings Desired Qualities to Diatomaceous Earth

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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

Calcination of Diatomaceous Earth

Diatomaceous earth, also known as diatomite or kieselguhr, is an industrial mineral essential to everything from producing beer and wine, to extending and whitening plastics.  The diverse application of diatomaceous earth demands great variation in the material as a feedstock, and producing the different qualities …

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Spent Catalyst Regeneration Through Thermal Desorption

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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

Thermal Desorption for Spent Catalysts

Catalyst regeneration via thermal desorption has emerged as a solution for industries grappling with spent catalysts, which pose liability risks and waste management challenges. As processors seek to lower operating costs and minimize their environmental footprint, many are turning to catalyst regeneration through this thermal …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Rotary Kilns in Expanded Clay Aggregate Production, Potash Coarse Conditioning Drums, and Incinerator Maintenance During the Pandemic

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Tire and Trunnion Grinding

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Rotary Kilns in Expanded Clay Aggregate Production Rotary Kilns in Expanded Clay Aggregate Production looks at how the rotary kiln is used …

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This Week’s Featured Articles: Rotary Kilns in the Pigment Industry, Activated Carbon in Gold Cyanidation, and Phosphates in the Fertilizer Industry

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Activated Carbon in Gold Cyanidation

Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: Rotary Kiln Applications in the Pigment Industry Rotary Kiln Applications in the Pigment Industry looks at the role rotary kilns play in …

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