Rotary Kiln Design: Dams

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Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Alex Ebben, Process Sales Engineer & Thermal Processing Expert at FEECO International

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

In rotary kiln engineering, dams are often an overlooked yet critical component in controlling material retention and thermal efficiency. These strategically placed internal structures help engineers fine-tune process performance, making them an essential part of kiln designโ€”particularly when processing solids that require extended retention times …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Bed Disturbers

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are used in a variety of thermal processing applications, and depending on the material being processed and the process objectives, internal components are often employed to improve efficiency. One such component is the bed disturber, widely employed in indirect kilns. While not always …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Sizing

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Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are widely used throughout many industries to carry out various chemical reactions and physical changes in bulk solids. As all materials respond differently, rotary kilns must be designed around the exact project specifications and material characteristics at hand in order to reach an …

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Rotary Kiln Design: Thermal Analysis Part 2 – Specific Heat and Heat Transfer

This article was co-authored by:

Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Design (FEECO Lab Batch Rotary Kiln)

Rotary kilns are a high-temperature thermal processing device used to cause a chemical reaction or phase change in a material. Able to process hundreds of materials, the applications in which rotary kilns can be used continue to grow – from the production of specialty chemicals, …

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