Red mud, also commonly called bauxite residue, is a waste product left over from the Bayer process, in which alumina is extracted from bauxite ore. Produced in mass quantities (estimates hover around 1-2 tons of red mud per ton of alumina produced), red mud has …
Despite growing digitization, the pulp and paper industry remains healthy, with new and alternative applications displacing demand for declining products. The processing of pulp and paper products yields a significant amount of waste in the form of sludge, collectively referred to as pulp and paper …
As a major source of industrial waste around the world, fly ash, a byproduct of coal generated power, presents a significant waste management challenge to the energy industry. Fly ash is host to a variety of contaminants that if not properly managed, can pose serious …
What is synthetic gypsum? While natural gypsum has been mined and manufactured for centuries, the process of manufacturing synthetic gypsum has only been available for the last few decades. In case you’re not familiar with synthetic gypsum’s characteristics and uses, read on to learn the …
It is an undisputed fact that the world population is growing and has, in fact, topped 7 billion people. Feeding those 7 billion people is a massive challenge for the infrastructure of every nation on our planet, with everything from finding sufficient land on which …
This week’s photo shows Nick Reckinger, Process Sales Engineer, giving a student tour inside FEECO’s fabrication center. Nick, pictured left, is describing the interior of a rotary dryer. About 40 high school sophomores from Brown County’s Teen Leadership program toured FEECO as part of their …
Sustainable water management in Australia is more than a priority; with limited runoff, erratic rainfall and unpredictable climate changes, managing water resources is an essential part of life. Consequently, it is vital that best wastewater management practices are followed at national and local levels. In …
Last week, FEECO hosted a group of students from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay’s Pollution Control Class. Students were brought in for a tour of the FEECO facility, as well as a Q&A session with FEECO employees, some of whom are graduates of …
A strong agriculture sector is crucial to the success of any nation’s economy and has been a pivotal part of United States history, and how we got to where we are today. Livestock production is an important subsector because, in addition to producing food for …
The need for increased adoption of metal recovery from e-waste continues to gain greater urgency as the gap between supply and demand grows ever-wider in the pursuit of a clean-energy future. Fortunately, The FEECO Innovation Center has the expertise and equipment needed to test the …