Rotary Kiln Design: Sizing

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 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: Chemical Analysis

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 widely used throughout a variety of industries to carry out chemical reactions and phase changes in materials. A highly engineered device, rotary kilns must be designed around the specific requirements of the material and project goals at hand. Rotary kiln design takes …

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Moisture Reduction in a Rotary Kiln

This article was co-authored by:

Shane LeCapitaine

Shane Le Capitaine
Thermal Processing Expert

Carrie Carlson
Technical Writer

Moisture Reduction in a Rotary Kiln

In thermal processing applications, controlling moisture content is critical to achieving both material quality and process efficiency. A common challenge in designing rotary kilns for bulk solids is determining whether the unit can—or should—be used to remove excess moisture from the feedstock.  While rotary kilns …

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