Rotary Kiln Systems: Supporting Equipment

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Complete System

Rotary kilns are used across a number of industries to cause a chemical reaction or phase change in a material. This high-temperature thermal treatment can be used to carry out a variety of different objectives, from catalyst activation to aluminum decoating. The number of applications …

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Rotary Kilns: Processes Defined

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Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Rotary Kiln Processes

A rotary kiln is a thermal processing tool used in a variety of applications. It consists of a rotating drum with high temperature products of combustion flowing through or around it, creating a precisely controlled environment for material property change. Due to the substantially high …

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How does a Rotary Kiln Dam Work?

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Jenny Seim
Technical Writer

How Do Rotary Kiln Dams Work?, 3D Illustration of a Rotary Kiln Dam for Increasing Retention Time

Dams are used to increase the retention time or bed depth in a rotary kiln. Material builds up behind the dam, forcing retention time and bed depth to increase. Material then spills over the dam and discharges from the rotary kiln. Since most rotary kilns …

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Rotary Kiln Testing in the Innovation Center

This article was co-authored by:

Alex Ebben
Process and Sales Engineer

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Rotary Kiln Feasibility Testing

The rotary kiln testing carried out in the FEECO Innovation Center is often critical to gathering process data and developing the groundwork for a safe, efficient, and effective thermal processing operation. This testing gives producers the opportunity to predict how their material will behave in …

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