Today’s photo shows the interior of a batch rotary kiln. The photo was taken at FEECO’s Innovation Center in Green Bay, WI (USA), where we perform thermal tests on a variety of materials.
Batch kilns are ideal for feasibility testing and defining process variables before investing in full-scale equipment. They can be used for a variety of high-temp, thermal applications such as organic combustion, desorption, and heat hardening. Batch kilns work by simulating the conditions of a commercial size rotary kiln, making them an ideal option for process and product development.
Today’s featured photo emphasizes the importance of testing a material in a batch kiln. You’ll notice the pellets in the photo are melting because the kiln’s temperature is too high. Through testing, though, we can determine the time and temperature it takes to process the material to meet end product requirements, without undesirable effects. The compact size of the batch kiln makes testing easy and practical during product and process development stages.
For more information on thermal testing at the FEECO Innovation Center, contact us today!