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Clinker Coolers

This document discusses different types of clinker coolers used in cement production. It begins by explaining that clinker coolers reduce the temperature of clinker from 1400°C after leaving the kiln to 100-200°C before being sent for final processing. It then describes the main types of coolers as grate coolers, rotary coolers, and planetary coolers. The document focuses on planetary and rotary coolers, providing details of their design, operation, advantages, and disadvantages. It concludes with concepts like cooling efficiency and specific load for cooler design.

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Clinker Coolers

This document discusses different types of clinker coolers used in cement production. It begins by explaining that clinker coolers reduce the temperature of clinker from 1400°C after leaving the kiln to 100-200°C before being sent for final processing. It then describes the main types of coolers as grate coolers, rotary coolers, and planetary coolers. The document focuses on planetary and rotary coolers, providing details of their design, operation, advantages, and disadvantages. It concludes with concepts like cooling efficiency and specific load for cooler design.

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Clinker

Cooler

Reduces

Clinker
Temp.

From

1400oC

To

100 .. 200oC

Cooler Thermal Efficiency:

A-B
=
*100
A

Notation:
A =

Heat content of clinker leaving the kiln

B =

Heat losses of clinker cooler

B consists of =
Heat loss in cooler exit air
a =
Heat loss in clinker leaving cooler
b =
c =

Heat loss by radiation

Items influence the efficiency


The clinker must be brought in an intensive contact
with the cooling air
The quantity of available cooling air affects the
efficiency
The efficiency is not only determined by the machine
itself, but also by the amount of cooling air.
The granulometry of the clinker affects the cooling
efficiency

Rough guideline for the Heat Balance


Heat input by clinker

1200oC

100%

750oC

68%

Heat output
By secondary air

22%

By shell losses
By clinker outlet

170oC

10%

Types of cooler
Grate Cooler
Rotary Cooler

Planetary Cooler

Planetary Cooler
Set of tube fixed to the kiln, therefore no
separate drive required
Internal heat transfer equipment (lifters)
No waste air
Not suitable for AS pre-calcining systems
Capacities of up to 5000 t/d maximum,
preferably up to 3500 t/d

Planetary Cooler Internals

Temperature Profile of Planetary cooler

Planetary Cooler

Rotary Cooler

Rotary Cooler
Separate tube with separate drive
Internal heat transfer equipment (lifters)
No waste air
Capacities of up to 4500 t/d maximum,
preferably up to 2000 t/d

Design of Rotary Cooler


Diameter of the cooler is similar to that of a
corresponding suspension preheater kiln.
Rotating speed is in the same range as for the kiln (max.
3 rpm)
The length to diameter is approximately 10
The inclination is comparatively high
in the order of 5%

Internals of Rotary Coolers

he cooling efficiency ( heat recuperation ) is


equal or even slightly better
than on a planetary cooler.

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES
Simplicity of cooler design, robust piece
of equipment.
No special mechanical problems (at least

1. Little experience available with


large coolers (above 2000 t/d).
2. Formation of buildups

not more problems than on a rotary kiln).

(snowmen) in the inlet chute. A

No control loops.

water-cooled chute or a dislodging

Easy commissioning.

device is required in such a case.

No waste air and therefore no de-dusting

3. Clinker outlet temperatures tend to

equipment required.

be high and therefore water

Electrical energy consumption is approx.

injection is usually required.

5 kwh/t lower than for a grate cooler.

4. Due to large falling height wear

Rotational speed can be adjusted and

protection in the tube must be

therefore upset kiln conditions can be

reinforced (compared to a planetary

handled more easily than on a planetary

cooler)

cooler.

uitable for pre-calcining system having a

eparate tertiary air duct (extraction of hot air is

ossible).

5. High kiln foundations are required.


6. Cooler inlet seal can contribute to
additional false air inlet.

Cooling
Performance

Specific Load

Specific load

P
1.5

nxD

2.5
x L m d

Where :
P = Clinker production in t/24 h
N = Number of coolers tubes
L = Length of cooler tubes in m
D = Cooler tube diameter in m

To avoid dust circulation

2
nx
x D
4

< 70 t/m

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