Comparison of Mainstream NPK Fertilizer Production Processes
NPK compound fertilizer is a core fertilizer in agricultural production, with a balanced ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, suitable for the growth of various crops. Currently, the mainstream industrial production processes in China include rotary drum granulation, extrusion granulation, and disc granulation. These three processes differ significantly in their forming principles, product quality, energy consumption costs, and applicable scenarios, each suited to different production scales and market demands. A detailed comparative analysis is provided below. Rotary drum granulation is the most widely used traditional process. A rotating drum drives the solid nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium raw materials to circulate, with the aid of steam and binders to agglomerate the raw materials into granules, which are then dried and sieved to produce the finished product. This process is technologically mature, has low equipment barriers, and strong raw material adaptability, cap...