May 2023

The sun is out and so is World Fertilizer’s brand-new May/June issue! Contributing Editor, Gordon Cope, kicks things off with a Regional Report, considering how Europe will eliminate its dependency on Russian natural gas and navigate the challenges of fertilizer and food security. Following this, FEECO International, Inc. discuss how rotary dryers operate and why they are favoured for phosphates. This issue contains a host of technical articles not only on the topic of phosphate processing, but includes insights on fertilizer conveying and handling, sulfuric acid technology, granulation, and more.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Berndorf Band Group.

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Adapt And Prosper
Contributing Editor, Gordon Cope, considers how Europe will eliminate its dependency on Russian natural gas and navigate the challenges of fertilizer and food security.

Dried And Tested
Shane Le Capitaine, FEECO International, Inc., USA, discusses how rotary dryers operate and why they are favoured for phosphates, as well as the challenges and considerations involved with drying phosphate ores.

Keeping A Close Eye On Corrosion
Luiza Esteves, Alleima, USA, considers the design, cost, and reliability of corrosion-resistant alloys for use in the phosphoric acid industry.

A Question Of Scale
James Byrd and Elton Curran, JESA Technologies, LLC., USA, discuss the advantages of larger plant capacities and consider how economies of scale could benefit phosphoric acid producers.

A Crash Course On Conveyors
Robert Fitzpatrick, Ag Growth International (AGI), outlines the different methods for conveying and handling fertilizer materials, and describes best practices for safety and efficiency.

Cracking Up
Leslie David, Dunlop, UK, explains how both ozone and ultraviolet light can dramatically shorten the working life of conveyor belts, and considers how fertilizer manufacturers can protect against these effects.

A Return To Conveyor Safety
Dan Marshall, Martin Engineering, USA, outlines how fertilizer producers can avoid unscheduled downtime, mitigate cleanup, improve efficiency, and reduce the cost of operation through proper belt return maintenance.

Gains From Granulation
Jacco Korver, INSTRAL B.V., and Lucas van der Saag, ICL Fertilizers Europe C.V., The Netherlands, describe the intricacies of the granulation process and consider its benefits for the storage and transportation of the end fertilizer product.

Developing Egypt’s Sulfuric Acid Industry
AK Tyagi, Nuberg, India, explains the contributing factors that are influencing the current conditions of the sulfuric acid market, and examines the development of a sulfuric acid plant in Egypt.

Less Is More
Dr. Metodi Zlatev, Haver & Boecker Niagara, Germany, considers the role of efficient and high-quality equipment and fertilizer processing solutions in boosting efficiency, improving product quality, and producing more with less.

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