Limestone Calcination Plant
Limestone Calcination, also known as Indirect-Fired Rotary Kilns for Lime Calcination, is used for the calcination of limestone, CO2 capture, and production of high-purity calcium oxide (CaO). Unlike traditional direct calcination of limestone (CaCO₃) to produce CaO, the production of high-purity CaO requires an indirectly heated stainless steel rotary kiln.
Indirect-Fired Rotary Kilns for Limestone Calcination Plant
limestone (CaCO₃) undergoes external heating in a stainless steel (310s) kiln, leading to the thermal decomposition of CaCO₃ into high-purity CaO and CO₂. This method not only ensures the production of high-quality CaO but also effectively captures CO₂. The captured CO₂ can be used for carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture and utilization (CCU).High-purity CaO
The high-purity calcium oxide produced by indirect rotary kilns is characterized by its high purity and stable quality, making it widely applicable in the food, medical, and electronic materials industries. In contrast, traditional direct-fired lime kilns produce CaO with lower purity due to direct contact between the heat source and the material. This method also has lower thermal efficiency and results in higher CO₂ emissions for the same amount of CaO produced, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
Indirect heated rotary kilns efficiently utilize thermal energy and maximize the use and collection of all resources, enabling environmentally friendly production and significant reduction in carbon emissions. This approach reduces greenhouse gas emissions, helps combat global climate change, and promotes green sustainable development.
Indirect-Fired Rotary Kilns
Lime Calcination Technical Principle
The reaction equation for calcium carbonate (limestone) calcination is CaCO₃ (s) → CaO (s) + CO₂ (g). The calcination is carried out by heating a stainless steel indirect kiln at a high temperature of 800-1000°C. The stainless steel indirect kiln can stably transfer heat in sections, ensuring the complete decomposition of calcium carbonate and avoiding direct contact between fuel and raw materials, thus reducing the introduction of pollutants. The CO₂ produced during the production process is cooled through a cooling zone system and captured using equipment such as adsorption towers or membrane separation technology. The captured CO₂ can be compressed and stored for industrial use or carbon sequestration. The resulting calcium oxide has high purity and stable quality, meeting food-grade standards, and is suitable for high-demand fields such as food, medical, and electronic materials.
Technical Parameters
Furnace Tube | Kiln Material | Temperature | Heating | Rotation Speed | Tilting Angle | Control | Power | Temperature Zones | Heating Time | |
φ600-9000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes | |
φ800-9000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes | |
φ1000-10000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes | |
φ1200-12000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes | |
φ1500-15000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes | |
φ2000-20000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes | |
φ3000-30000 | Stainless Steel | 400-1000℃ | Electric Heating, Gas Heating, Fuel Heating | 0.3-5 rpm adjustable | Horizontal or 0-3° adjustable | PLC+PID | 220/380V | 4 | 20-120 minutes |