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A new type of pellet mill for producing green forage
Specially developed for green forage pelleting, the 55-1500 pellet mill (photo) is designed to produce smaller and thinner pellets, as well as coarser grass cobs. The pan grinder rollers, measuring 450 to 550 mm, with a speed of only 2.5…
A compact pelletizing plant for iron-ore processing
This company has optimized its existing induration technology, offering and launched its Compact-sized Pellet Plant (photo). The plant design is based on a 3-m wide indurating machine, building on the state-of-the-art design of the company’s larger (4-m wide) product range.…
This butterfly valve has new features
The Neles Q-Disc butterfly valve (photo) has a new high-performance feature to help with flow balancing in control valve applications. Q-Disc is specifically designed for control applications. One of its key benefits is that it helps to avoid oversized actuators…
Tower Doctor – Downcomer Unsealing: A Correct Diagnosis Brings a Correct Cure
Henry Kister shares lessons learned from troubleshooting distillation towers Following a distillation conference hosted by a simulation vendor, the delegates were transported by bus to a venue where the simulation vendor hosted a delicious barbecue. A gentleman sitting next to…
Burner Technologies and Concepts: Meeting Emissions-Reduction Goals
To meet bold sustainability targets, new burner technologies and control configurations are being developed to help significantly reduce NOx emissions Many industry-leading businesses have set bold sustainability goals for emissions reduction and energy efficiency driven by factors such as climate…
Applied Technologies: Reshaping Plastic Waste with Chemical Recycling
The following case study discusses a novel chemical recycling process for converting plastic scrap into valuable material Sustainability has become one of the main drivers for innovation. Among the critical sustainability issues is the recycling of end-of-use plastics. The diversity…
Selection Guide for Solids-Drying Systems
Information provided here offers a basic primer on the features and functions of dryer types, with a focus on fluidized-bed dryers, for moisture control in industrial operations The ability to control the moisture of solid materials while drying plays a…
Rotary Drying: Developing a Process in a Test Setting
Testing not only illustrates proof of process and provides other critical assurances, but it also reveals the parameters necessary to reliably yield consistent results Drying is an integral tool in pretreating and finishing bulk solids, which helps producers to meet…
thyssenkrupp Uhde to build world-scale blue ammonia plant in Qatar
thyssenkrupp Uhde has won a new contract from its long-standing customer and QatarEnergy’s affiliate, Qatar Fertiliser Company (QAFCO), for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of a world-scale ammonia plant, capable of producing its full output as Blue Ammonia. The…
Clariant sells Quats business for $113 million
Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement for the divestment of its Quats business to Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd., a 50/50 joint venture owned by Clariant and Wilmar, Asia’s leading agricultural business and oleochemicals…