U-shaped combustor and method for use in cement plants

(22) 20.01.2017

(43) 27.07.2017

(57) A method to thermally convert alternative fuels within a loop seal reactor by utilizing pre-heated/calcined cement meal as the heat source within which alternative fuels are immersed, subjected to drying, pyrolysis and subsequently charred, and an apparatus utilized to practice such method.

(71) FLSmidth A/S, Vigerslev Alle 77, 2500 Valby (DK)

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