Processing of Mineral Raw Materials

Contact: Dr. B. Heuchel
E-mail:  Barbara.Heucheldont-like-spam.k-utec.de
Phone:  + 49 3632 610 146
Fax:      + 49 3632 610 105

Services

• Development of processes or methods and optimization in the processing of mineral raw materials
• Compaction and granulation (agglomeration) of potash fertilizers and other materials
• Quality enhancement of potash fertilizer granulates by post-treatment
• Basic engineering
• Technological services, putting into operation and optimization of various plants or systems inland and abroad

Fluid bed dryer for tests in the pilot plant		Pelletizing equipment for tests in the pilot plant		Output of the pelletizing drum

References

• Characterizing of the raw materials and process concept for the Phosphate flotation by order of the LURGI Oel-Gas-Chemie GmbH, Frankfurt/Main
• Process analysis in the K2SO4 granulation plant of the SQM Salar Chile by order of the Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH & Co. KG, Hattingen
• Development of a new process design for post-treatment of potash fertilizer granulates with the objective of the enhancement of abrasion resistance and reduction of the absorption of moisture
  (Patent DP No. 102 52 848.9)
  Reference plants after the new K-UTEC’s processing   
        Uralkali AG Plant II, Berezniki, Russia
        Uralkali AG Plant III, Berezniki, Russia
        Uralkali AG Plant IV, Berezniki, Russia (Erection in preparation for operation)
• Process analysis of the KCl compaction in the potash plant Taqari Vassuras of CVRD Brazil by order of the Maschinenfabrik Köppern GmbH & Co. KG, Hattingen