Beyond Flames, Heat and Rotary Kilns

As we continue our series on historic developments of the TORBED Technology, we reach 1987 and the development of a process that is beyond the capabilities of Rotar kilns and Circulating Fluidized Beds.  A well-known British oil company tested a TORBED processor for removal of hydrocarbons from solids from drill cuttings produced while developing oil […]

Combustion: Beyond Flames, Heat and Rotary Kilns

When we think of combustion, the image of flames and red-to-white hot processes often comes to mind. However, innovative technologies like the TORBED reactors have expanded the possibilities of combustion processes, allowing for unprecedented control and precision. One remarkable application of this technology is the controlled combustion of carbon in Spent Pot Lining (SPL), a […]

Serendipity: How does a machine designed to replace rotary kilns for mineral processing come to be used for food processing?

How does a technology originally designed for mineral processing find its way into the food industry? It’s not the most obvious leap—but serendipity played a key role. One of our directors happened to hear a BBC Radio 4 segment about a snack product designed to absorb less oil during frying. Inspired, he reached out to […]