US4226586A
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Method and apparatus for the thermal treatment of fine-grained material with hot gases
Assignee: KHD Humboldt Wedag GmbH
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Filing: 1978-08-11
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-08-11
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the thermal treatment of fine-grained material such as for the calcination of cement including a suspension type gas heat exchanger having a plurality of stages of progressively higher temperatures in the direction of material flow. A conduit connects the hottest stage of the heat exchanger with a rotary kiln. A combustion zone is provided within the conduit and rapidly oxidizing fuel components are introduced into this combustion zone. Slowly oxidizing fuel components are introduced into the rotary kiln in a second combustion zone.
Inventors
- 👤 Kunibert Brachthauser
- 👤 Horst Herchenbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:32
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B7/00; C04B7/36; C04B7/43; C04B7/434; F; F27; F27B; F27B7/00; F27B7/20; F27B7/2016; F27B7/2025; F27B7/2033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An apparatus for the thermal treatment of fine-grained material with hot gases comprising a suspension gas heat exchanger having a plurality of stages of progressively higher temperatures in the direction of material flow, a rotary kiln, conduit means connecting the hottest stage of said heat exchanger with said rotary kiln, means within said conduit means defining a first combustion zone, means for introducing rapidly oxidizing fuel components into said first combustion zone, means in said rotary kiln defining a second combustion zone, and means for introducing slowly oxidizing fuel components into said second combustion zone.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
An apparatus for the thermal treatment of fine-grained material with hot gases comprising a suspension gas heat exchanger having a plurality of stages of progressively higher temperatures in the direction of material flow, a rotary kiln, conduit means connecting the hottest stage of said heat exchanger with said rotary kiln, means within said conduit means defining a first combustion zone, means for introducing rapidly oxidizing fuel components into said first combustion zone, means in said rotary kiln defining a second combustion zone, and means for introducing slowly oxidizing fuel components into said second combustion zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 in which: said second combustion zone is located in the material inlet of said rotary kiln.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 in which: said first combustion zone includes at least one separate fuel feed device located in said conduit means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 in which: said second combustion zone includes at least one separate fuel feed device at the inlet end of said rotary kiln.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 which includes a common fuel inlet for said first and second combustion zones.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An apparatus according to claim 2 which includes means connecting said conduit means with a supply of hot exhaust gases from a cooler.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |