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Preheaters Question 11
Why does false air infiltration from the bottom stage of a preheater tower increase tower temperature, but in top stage decrease the tower temperature. The preheater system is SLC-S supplied by Fuller. We understand this is a common phenomenon for any other system like ILC, SLC or SLC.
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We have received some suggestions regarding the possible effects of dam ring height from a major cement plant in North America as follows:
"I would suggest that the particle size distribution (PSD) be looked at for both instances. We have found that by changing internal settings in a VRM there are physical changes in the PSD which will impact the performance of the slag. By changing the PSD as little as 2 microns there is a significant change in the performance while not showing up in a simple test of Blaine." "If the dam ring height is increased the clinker and gypsum will stay on the grinding table longer and possibly be better ground when it exits the table and therefore the circulating load in the mill should be lower.
So the two things to look at are the amount of dehydration of the gypsum with lower dam ring height compared to the higher dam ring height and also the particle size distribution of the finished cement. With a lower dam ring there is the chance that there is more over grinding and a higher concentration of superfines."
Please let us know if you find there is a relationship between dam ring height and particle size distribution or gypsum dehydration as this would make an interesting case study for publication.
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Preheaters Question 12
Our preheater surging. This is happening on a irregular basis. We suspect it is coming from cyclone No 2. We have investigated and have taken several actions. Unfortunately, we were unable to resolve it. Actions taken were as follows:
1. Damper adjustment
2. Check feeding system
3. Effects from other cyclones
4. Preheater riser duct build-up
5. Splash plate adjustment/build-up.
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Re: Preheaters
You need to take samples from each cyclone and measure the loss on ignition. If you send the results along with the raw mill product, kiln feed and dust loss on ignitions then the preheater cyclone efficiencies can be calculated. This will tell us if the problem is originating in cyclone 2.