THE THERMAL DESORPTION PROCESS
Thermal desorption utilizes heat to cause separation without combustion. It is widely used to drive off volatile components from inorganic minerals. Thermal desorption is a frequent approach to treating contaminated organics in environmental remediation efforts. It is most widely used in treating sludges and sediments.
CUSTOM THERMAL DESORPTION KILNS
Rotary kilns used to carry out the thermal desorption process may be referred to as desorbers. Depending on the material being processed, the rotary kiln may be of the direct-fired or indirect-fired configuration. FEECO rotary kilns are custom engineered around the parameters of the specific application for optimal processing.
SERVICES
As a leader in advanced thermal processing methods and equipment, FEECO is able to offer comprehensive support for every aspect of the thermal desorption process, from concept to optimization. In addition to custom equipment design and manufacturing, our services include:
BATCH/FEASIBILITY AND PILOT-SCALE TESTING
The FEECO Innovation Center is a unique testing facility where we can test your material at both batch and pilot scale in order to work out process variables and design commercial-scale units, as well as scale up the process. While the needs of every project are unique, testing generally follows the stages below:
Feasibility/Proof of Concept: An initial, non-witnessed batch testing phase in which the possibility of creating a product is explored.
Proof of Product: A more in-depth batch testing phase in which more time is spent determining whether a product can be made to desired specifications.
Proof of Process: A continuous testing phase that aims to establish the equipment setup and parameters required for continuous production of your specific material.
Process/Product Optimization: An in-depth study to optimize your specific material’s characteristics and/or production parameters in an industrial setting.
PROCESS TRAINING
Our extensive experience in processing hundreds of materials and derivatives leaves us unmatched in industry knowledge. Our Process Engineers travel the world to train our customers on their unique thermal desorption production line.
PARTS & SERVICE
The FEECO Customer Service Team provides comprehensive services to keep your equipment and process running reliably and efficiently. This includes:
- Process optimization
- Audits and inspections
- Spare parts
- Maintenance procedures
RESOURCES
PROJECT PROFILES
Indirect Kiln Pilot Plant for Red Mud Project Profile
Indirect Kiln for Glass Beads
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