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Method of operating a continuous ceramic kiln

US4391585A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1981
Grant dateJul 5, 1983
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B33/32
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of operating a continuous ceramic kiln having a decarbonization zone characterized in that oxygen or oxygen enriched air is added to the decarbonization zone to maintain the average oxygen concentration in the decarbonization zone at or about a predetermined level. The predetermined level need only be adjusted for different throughputs and need not be adjusted for moderate changes in the amount of organic matter in the clay.

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