Spent catalysts have long been a source of contention for industries employing catalysts, presenting liability risks, waste management costs, and more. But as processors look to reduce operating costs and their environmental footprint, many are opting to regenerate their catalysts through thermal desorption. The thermal …
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 …
This week’s photo highlights an encapsulated seed product. FEECO worked with a company, Encap, to transform short fibers from waste paper sludge into a line of lawn and garden products, which includes the encapsulated seeds from this week’s photo. The process included agglomeration of 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 …
This week’s photo shows a pile of circuit board components, commonly referred to as e-waste. E-waste is one of the many materials that has traditionally been considered a waste, but is now being recognized as an opportunity for reclaiming valuable materials such as precious metals. …
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 …