Process of calcining limestone in a rotary kiln Google Patents
A process for the calcining of limestone or hydrated lime by thermal treatment thereof with hot gases in a rotary kiln through which the kiln atmosphere and the charge are countercurrently passed which kiln is fed with solid carbonaceous fuel is described The invention resides in introducing an oxygen containing gas into a horizontal region across the rotary kiln defined by
Rotary kiln process An overview of physical mechanisms
The rotary kiln is used in many solid processes including drying incineration heating cooling humidification calcination and reduction This widespread application can be attributed to factors such as the ability to handle varied loads with large variations in particle size [1] The rotary kiln is a slightly inclined steel cylinder that rests on supports bearing rollers with