When using a rotary drum, there can be a number of challenges that many processes face depending on the material. Three of the most common are: buildup, corrosion, and abrasion. Keeping these challenges under control will help to ensure that a rotary drum, whether a dryer, cooler, kiln, or granulator, will last to its ...
Whether you are using a rotary dryer, rotary kiln, or rotary cooler, there is one thing that all these instruments have in common: they all use methods of heat transfer to carry out their jobs. Heat transfer is how heat moves from one source to another. Understanding the types of heat transfer, and how they ...
Rotary dryers, rotary coolers, and rotary kilns are an integral part of the many industrial processes that shape our world. Their efficiency is key in maintaining a steady workflow and upholding quality standards. Seals help in sustaining an efficient and safe process. As a dryer, cooler, and kiln manufacturer, FEECO offers a variety of seals, ...
Protecting the life of your refractory is crucial not only to running at high efficiency, but also to maintaining your rotary kiln. Once your rotary kiln refractory is installed and in use, it is important to take the extra steps to protect it. A well-installed, high quality refractory can have a lifespan of many years. ...
After a material is chosen for your rotary kiln refractory, you must decide the desired heat loss. When efficiency is of concern, or very high temperatures are involved, often it is desirable to use multiple layers of refractory: a “working” layer, and an insulating layer. The working layer is what is in direct contact with ...
Refractory is what protects the shell of a direct rotary kiln from the heat within, so as you can imagine, choosing a quality refractory that is right for your material is extremely important in the design of a rotary kiln. Choosing a refractory that will fail quickly can have severe effects on the life of ...
Rotary drums are a valuable investment with the potential to have a long productive life with proper maintenance. While protecting this investment is not hard, it does take know-how, and routine maintenance. Luckily, this routine maintenance and knowledge go a long way in recognizing potential problems, and spotting when a rotary drum is in need ...
