Course Schedule

Kiln Process & Operation

To achieve optimum economy, the kiln system must be in continuous operation for as long a period as possible. By upgrading skills and knowledge of the personnel involved in kiln operation, the effect of internal and external influences on kiln operation can be reduced. This will reduce variations in the plant’s capacity utilisation and energy consumption which will improve overall plant profi tability.

Upgrading skills and knowledge of the personnel involved in kiln operation, the effect of internal and external influences on kiln operation can be reduced.

The purpose of the course is to upgrade the skills and knowledge of process engineers and operators in kiln operation.

After the course the participants will have an in-depth understanding of the kiln process and equipment. Their skills in operation control will be improved, hereby increasing the plants’ capacity utilisation.

· Process and kiln system

· Basic principles of operation

· Fuel types and their characteristics

· Raw material characteristics

· Optimisation of heat consumption

· Alternative fuels

· Kiln refractory

· Heat balances

· Emission of NOx and SOx from cement kilns

· Kiln system process control

· Starting and stopping the kiln

· Strategies for kiln inspection.