Kiln universal oxygen enrichment

US6309210A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• L'Air Liquide, Societe Anonyme Pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procedes Georges Claude · FR

Inventors

• Ovidiu Marin · Paris, FR
• Mahendra Joshi · Katy, US
• Olivier Charon · Chicago, US
• Jacques Dugue · Paris, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 16, 1999
• Grant date: Oct 30, 2001
• Expiry date: Mar 16, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F27B2007/365
• WIPO field: Thermal processes and apparatus
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A kiln is provided with oxidant injection locations upstream of air blowers which blow air into the kiln. The addition of oxygen into the kiln increases the cooling capacity of a clinker cooler, and enhances combustion in the kiln.