Rotary kiln

Rotary kiln · 1980–1982 · 1 model

Kennedy Van Saun Rotary kiln – Rotary kiln
Kennedy Van Saun Rotary kiln – Rotary kiln (2)
Pictured model: 1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
Kennedy Van Saun
Kennedy Van SaunBrand
Rotary kilnEquipment type
1980–1982Period
Historical modelStatus
Kennedy Van Saun

Models and Historical Names in This Series

Select a model to jump to its component table; former and renamed designations are listed under “Historical names / renamings”.

ModelHistorical names / renamingsPeriodComponents
KVS rotary kilnKVS; KVS Model No.50; KVS 6m×30.5m; KVS 11ft×375ft Rotary kiln (1960Picton); KVS 15ft ×155ft Rotary kiln; KVS 17ft ×178.5ft Rotary kiln; 500t / d Lime Calcining System1980–198254
Kennedy Van Saun

Numbered Components

The numbers on the diagram correspond one to one with the rows below.

No.ComponentLocationApplies to
1Kiln shell - Baltimore 1979Cut-open shell in the upper view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
2Plate lifters / Flights - BaltimorePlate lifters inside the feed section in the upper view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
3Tubular lifters / Spikes - BaltimoreTubular lifters inside the processing section in the lower view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
4Air bustle - BaltimoreCircumferential air duct at the discharge seal in the lower view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
5Burner - BaltimoreBurner port at the discharge end in the lower view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
6Feed and discharge hoods - BaltimoreStationary feed hood at the left of the upper view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
7Optical pyrometer - BaltimoreTemperature observation port at the discharge end in the lower view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
8Zoned refractory lining - BaltimoreLining section in the lower-left part of the lower view1979 Baltimore installation: 6m x 30.5m KVS kiln
Other Components · 32 items
Component
Kiln shell
Kiln Tyre / Riding Ring
Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal — Kiln head and kiln tail seal
Refractory Lining
Girth Gear / Bull Gear
Pinion
Reducer
Variable speed motor
Auxiliary drive
Burner
Y-shaped feed joint
Natural gas auxiliary burner (Merck No.50 example)
Lined retaining angle steel (Baltimore)
Main motor (Baltimore)
Water-cooled eddy current coupling/clutch (Baltimore)
Water pressure protection switch (Baltimore)
Variable speed reducer (Baltimore)
Pinion — Pinion (Baltimore)
Girth Gear / Bull Gear — Large ring gear (Baltimore)
Girth Gear Guard — Gear rain seal cover (Baltimore)
Splash lubrication system (Baltimore)
Emergency gasoline engine drive (Baltimore)
Support Roller / Carrying Roller — Support roller (Baltimore)
Kiln Tyre / Riding Ring — Tires (Baltimore)
Support roller bearing and water-cooled oil bath (Baltimore)
Thrust Roller — Baltimore
Thermocouple (Baltimore)
Gas analyzer (Baltimore)
Variable air volume fan (Baltimore)
Bottom water seal (Baltimore)
Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal — Three-layer sealing of kiln shell and kiln cover (replaceable on site)
Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal — Original steel labyrinth seal (Baltimore original design)
Kennedy Van Saun

Components by Model

Models with the same components are grouped together; select a group to open its component table.

KVS rotary kiln54 items
No.ComponentLocation
1kiln shell (Baltimore1979 case)6m×30.5m kiln main body; materials for the first 46cm of the feed end are different
2Plate lifting parts flights (Baltimore)The feed section starts from 0.5m and extends 5.6m; spiral arrangement
3Tubular lifting parts spikes (Baltimore)6.3m post-processing section at the feed end, six rows
4Annular air duct (Baltimore)Discharge end seal circumferential air bustle
5Burner (Baltimore)
6Kiln cover (Baltimore feed/discharge)Stationary covers at both ends of the kiln shell
7Optical pyrometer (Baltimore)Leeds & Northrup, discharge end observation refractory; water-cooled
8Refractory Lining — Fire Resistant Lining (Baltimore Zoning)Distance along the feed end 0-30.5m; 23cm lining
Kiln shell2012 successor KVS coke calcining kiln body
Kiln Tyre / Riding Ring2012 successor KVS kiln bearing support
Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal — Kiln head and kiln tail seal2012 subsequent calcination system interface
Refractory Lining2012 successor KVS kiln interior
Girth Gear / Bull Gear2012 successor KVS kiln driver
Pinion2012 successor KVS kiln driver
Reducer2012 successor KVS kiln driver
Variable speed motor2012 successor KVS kiln master driver
Auxiliary drive2012 successor KVS kiln driver
Burner2012 Coke calcination system heating
Y-shaped feed joint2012 Subsequent calcining kiln feeding outside the hood
Natural gas auxiliary burner (Merck No.50 example)
Lined retaining angle steel (Baltimore)Both ends of the kiln shell are used to fix refractory materials
Main motor (Baltimore)Below the middle section of the kiln, 150hp
Water-cooled eddy current coupling/clutch (Baltimore)Between main motor and Falk reducer
Water pressure protection switch (Baltimore)Eddy current coupling cooling water, low pressure drive stop
Variable speed reducer (Baltimore)Falk, connects the main drive and pinion gear, model name not specified
Pinion — Pinion (Baltimore)The bottom of the middle section of the kiln meshes with the large ring gear
Girth Gear / Bull Gear — Large ring gear (Baltimore)Kiln middle section circumferential direction
Girth Gear Guard — Gear rain seal cover (Baltimore)Surrounding large and small gears
Splash lubrication system (Baltimore)Large and small gears
Emergency gasoline engine drive (Baltimore)Four-cylinder air-cooled spare, clutch PTO, electric starter and coupling
Support Roller / Carrying Roller — Support roller (Baltimore)Two pairs, about 7.6m from each end; reported as trunnions
Kiln Tyre / Riding Ring — Tires (Baltimore)There are two lanes around the kiln, connected to the supporting wheels.
Support roller bearing and water-cooled oil bath (Baltimore)Each set of roller bearings, built-in cooling water pipe
Thrust Roller — BaltimoreAxial constraints of the wheel belt shown in Figure 47 and Table 19
Thermocouple (Baltimore)Kiln ends and kiln tail cover maintenance table 20
Gas analyzer (Baltimore)Feed cover O₂/CO₂ measurement
Variable air volume fan (Baltimore)Discharge cover end inlet and annular air duct air supply
Bottom water seal (Baltimore)Lower edge of feed cover and discharge cover
Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal — Three-layer sealing of kiln shell and kiln cover (replaceable on site)Circumferential connection of barrel cover after replacement of original steel labyrinth seal
Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal — Original steel labyrinth seal (Baltimore original design)Barrel cover connection; replaced on site due to thermal expansion gap problem
Emergency cover cylinder and solenoid valve (Baltimore)Pneumatically opened emergency chimney cover; design suggestions are distinguished from installed status
Tire graphite lubrication block (Maintenance Table 19)Tire lubrication, daily check supply in Table 19
Nelson Kiln 1 Research Cottrell Multi-Cyclone Dust CollectorExternal parts of the kiln system; listed in declaration 1973, non-kiln internal parts
Nelson kiln 1 BoldEco bag dust collectorThe kiln system is equipped with external equipment; it is listed in 2006 and is not called the original configuration in 1973.
Nelson kiln 2 Cyclo-Trell multi-cyclone dust collectorExternal parts of the kiln system; listed in declaration 1976, non-kiln internal parts
Nelson kiln 2 Amerex bag dust collectorThe kiln system is equipped with external equipment; it is listed in 1998 and is not called the original configuration in 1976.
Nelson kiln 1 Ferenco contact coolerExternal parts of the kiln system; listed in 1995, non-KVS kiln internal parts
Nelson kiln 2 KVS 20ft diameter contact coolerThe kiln system is equipped with external equipment; listed in 1976, only the on-site cooler specifications do not prove its independent commercial family/kiln shell internal structure
Bearing station assembly2012 successor KVS kiln support
Double wall cooling feed pipe2012 subsequent calcining kiln feed
Main combustion chamber (Merck No.50 example)Main combustion section of rotary kiln
Secondary combustion chamber (Merck No.50 example)Rotary kiln exhaust gas afterburner section, its manufacturer is not listed separately
Emergency bypass chimney (Merck No.50 example)Before flue gas enters the control system, bypass occurs when abnormal shutdown occurs and overheating occurs.
Emergency chimney and counterweight cover (Baltimore)Top of the feed cover; power outage/induced draft shutdown needs to be turned on

Frequently asked questions

What other names or designations is the Rotary kiln known by?

The Rotary kiln is also documented under these designations: KVS rotary kiln, KVS, KVS Model No.50, KVS 6m×30.5m, KVS 11ft×375ft Rotary kiln, KVS 15ft ×155ft Rotary kiln, KVS 17ft ×178.5ft Rotary kiln, 500t / d Lime Calcining System.

Which brand and type of equipment is the Rotary kiln?

The Rotary kiln is listed under the Kennedy Van Saun brand as: Rotary kiln. Period: 1980–1982. Status: Historical model.

Which components and wear parts are recorded for the Rotary kiln?

54 components are recorded, including: Kiln shell, Kiln Tyre / Riding Ring, Kiln Inlet / Outlet Seal, Refractory Lining, Girth Gear / Bull Gear, Pinion, Reducer, Variable speed motor and more. The full list with locations is in the components table on this page.

Which model-specific components of the Rotary kiln have their own page?

Model-specific components with their own page: Bearing station assembly, Double wall cooling feed pipe, Main combustion chamber (Merck No.50 example), Secondary combustion chamber (Merck No.50 example), Emergency bypass chimney (Merck No.50 example), Emergency chimney and counterweight cover (Baltimore) (6 in total).

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