Rotary Calciners
Custom-designed to meet your processing requirements, Bartlett-Snow rotary calciners continuously process granular materials and powders at high temperatures, exceeding 1500ºC, in oxidizing, inert, or reducing atmospheres. The design consists principally of an inclined rotating cylinder that is enclosed in a furnace along its active length, featuring gas, oil, dual-fuel burners, or electric heating elements. Available in sizes from 6 to 120 in. in diameter, these units can be equipped with gas-tight seals that prevent interchange between the internal atmosphere and local ambient conditions. Special internal flight design promotes gentle tumbling action and provides for uniform exposure and efficient heat transfer. The benefits when compared to conventional tunnel kiln or mesh belt-style equipment include maximum product uniformity, reduced processing time, reduced operating costs, and lower capital costs. Alstom Power Inc., Air Preheater Co., Raymond Operations, Warrenville, IL 630-393-1000 www.bartlettsnowcalciners.com

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Dehumidification Systems
These liquid and dry desiccant dehumidification systems deliver precise, energy-efficient temperature and humidity control for conveying and storing dry bulk products. Common applications include silos as well as unloading and conveying systems. In addition to providing consistent temperature and humidity control, the systems: eliminate mold growth; neutralize airborne microorganisms for bacteria-free air; improve product quality and extend shelf life; lower production costs for heat-sensitive drying; maximize production rates by eliminating downtime; prevent product sticking and lumping; help avoid blockages in conveying lines; stop product from sticking to silo walls. Kathabar Dehumidification Systems Inc., Buffalo, NY 716-875-2000 www.niagarablower.com

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Dewatering/Drying System
This dewatering/drying system consists of a 30-in.-diam circular vibratory screener that removes oversize and undersize particles and up to 50 gal of water per minute, integrated with a 40-in.-diam circular fluid bed dryer that dries up to 700 lb of on-size particles/hr. The screener’s vibratory action causes oversize particles to discharge through a spout at the upper screen’s periphery, on-size pellets to discharge through an extended spout at the lower screen’s periphery, and undersize fines and water passing through the lower screen to discharge through a third spout. The circular (versus rectangular) configuration of the fluid bed dryer consolidates system components, eliminates the need for heavy-gauge walls and braces, has fewer weld seams, cuts cleaning time 50+%, allows downsizing of vibratory motors, requires only one air inlet and outlet, and reduces cost, especially when finished to 3-A, FDA, and BISSC standards. Kason Corp., Millburn, NJ 973-467-8140 www.kason.com

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