Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for controlling the kiln gas stream (90, 138) in a conventional long wet or dry process cement kiln (10). A portion of the kiln gas stream (90) can be withdrawn from the rotary kiln vessel (17) at a point upstream, relative to kiln gas flow of the chain system in the mineral drying zone (24). Alternatively, or in conjuction with bypass formation, the apparatus (256) can be used to add tertiary air to the kiln gas stream (90) to promote combustion efficiency downstream of the clinkering zone (28). Use of the present apparatus (56, 156) to form a kiln gas bypass stream (64) enhances operating efficiencies of long kilns by reducing dust loss, by facilitating isolation of high alkali by-product streams, by reducing alkali content of collected kiln dust, by increasing energy efficiency of long kiln operation, and by allowing greater overall control in the cement manufacturing process.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for feeding a bulk material supplemental fuel (108) through a port (88) formed in a side wall of a rotary vessel (16) of a cement kiln (10). The apparatus includes a stationary annular plenum (56) surrounding rotary vessel (16). The plenum (56) is configured to define an enclosed interior region in communication with the port (88) in the rotary vessel (16). The apparatus also includes a bulk material fuel charging apparatus (58) including a hopper (68) for receiving the bulk material (108), and a barrel (82) in communication with the hopper (68). The barrel (82) has an open discharge end (83) extending into the interior region of the annular plenum (56). The bulk material fuel charging apparatus (58) also includes an air cannon (86) in air flow communication with the barrel (82) for injecting air into the barrel (82) to force a portion (109) of the bulk material (108) located in the barrel (82) out of the open discharge end (83) of the barrel (82), through the port (88), and into the rotary vessel (16).
Abstract:
An apparatus (28) is provided for charging combustible solids (30) through a port (35) in the wall (37) of a rotating kiln (10) into a heated zone of the kiln. The apparatus (28) includes a port closure (36) comprising inner and outer portions (64, 62) which cooperate to define a passage (86) for closure-cooling air flow when the closure (36) is in a port-closed position. A transfer assembly (34) is mounted on the kiln wall (37) in aligment with the port (35). During kiln rotation combustible solids (30) are loaded from a staging assembly (32) onto the transfer assembly (34) for aligment with the port (35) and delivery into the kiln (10).
Abstract:
A method of operating a mineral processing kiln includes introducing a quantity of a selective non-catalytic reduction (SNCR) reducing agent into the kiln. The SNCR reducing agent may be a solid, liquid, or a gas. A mineral processing kiln modified for the implementation of SNCR is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method is described for reducing NO x emissions and improving energy efficiency during mineral processing in a rotary kiln (10). The method comprises injection of air with high velocity/high kinetic energy into the kiln (10) to reduce or eliminate stratification of kiln gases. The method can be applied to mix gases in a rotary kiln vessel (12) or in a preheater/precalciner vessel.
Abstract:
A method is described for environmentally sound usage of combustible hazardous waste in an operating rotary kiln. The method is particularly adapted for disposal of solid hazardous wastes, optionally in the form of a blended waste homogenate, packaged in sealable containers. The containers are used as fuel modules and charged into a rotary kiln cylinder where kiln gas temperatures range from about 950°C to about 1200°C to achieve high destruction and removal efficiencies.