Mastering Precision and Versatility with the Rotary Calciner

Precision and versatility are key in industrial processing, particularly with sensitive materials needing careful handling and specific conditions. Introducing the Rotary Calciner from Heyl Patterson Thermal Processing.

Our Rotary Calciners offer unparalleled precision, ensuring consistent results across a wide range of applications. Whether you’re processing catalysts, chemicals, or biomass, our calciners provide the robust solutions you need to elevate your operations.

The Importance of Precision in Material Processing

When it comes to processing fine and dusty materials, the margin for error is slim. Materials sensitive to oxidation, combustion, or contamination demand an environment that maintains integrity while achieving the desired transformations. A calciner plays a crucial role in this setting by providing controlled heating processes that facilitate oxidation, reduction, and pyrolysis changes.

Heyl Patterson’s Rotary Calciners excel in delivering this precision. With indirect heating methods and customizable specifications, our calciners ensure your material remains uncontaminated while undergoing necessary thermal treatments. This attention to detail is what sets us apart in the industry.

Customizable Design for Diverse Applications

One size does not fit all when it comes to material processing. That’s why Heyl Patterson offers Rotary Calciners tailored to meet your specific needs. Our engineers work closely with you to design a calciner that exceeds your application requirements.

Key Features of Our Rotary Calciners:

• Sizes: Available up to 10 feet in diameter and over 100 feet long.
• Operating Temperatures: Shell temperatures can reach 2200 degrees F (1200 degrees C).
• Process Atmospheres: Options include inert, oxidizing, reducing, and dehumidified environments.
• Material/Gas Flow Designs: Both co-current and counter-current configurations.
• Heating Zones: Multiple zones for precise temperature control.
• Construction Materials: Special materials suited for high-temperature and corrosive environments.

These features allow our calciners to handle a variety of materials, including catalysts, chemicals, hydrocarbons, activated carbon, yellowcake (uranium oxide), PET flakes, and biomass.

Indirect Heating Method

One of the standout features of Heyl Patterson’s Rotary Calciners is indirect heating. This method ensures complete segregation of the heat source from the processed product. The benefits are numerous:

• No Cross-Contamination: The material remains isolated from furnace exhaust gases.
• Maintained Process Atmosphere: Specific atmospheres can be maintained without interference.
• High-Purity Processing: Ideal for applications requiring stringent purity standards.
• Reduced Emission Control Requirements: Indirect heating minimizes pollutants released into the environment.

Testing at Pilot Plant Facility

Before finalizing your calciner design, we offer testing at our Innovation Center and Test Lab. This lets you see firsthand how our equipment performs with your specific materials under various conditions. It also provides an opportunity to make any necessary adjustments before full-scale implementation.

Industry Applications

Heyl Patterson’s Rotary Calciners serve a multitude of industries due to their versatility and customizability:

• Chemical Industry: Processing fine chemicals, catalyst preparation, hydrocarbon treatment
• Minerals Industry: Calcining minerals, removing moisture from ores
• Food Industry: Drying food products
• Catalyst Production: Ensuring purity and consistency in catalyst manufacturing
• Metals Industry: Treating metal powders
• Biomass Processing: Torrefaction or carbonization of biomass materials

Each industry benefits from our calciners’ ability to handle thermally sensitive materials efficiently while maintaining high product quality.

Construction Materials & Safety Features

The construction materials used in Heyl Patterson’s Rotary Calciners are chosen based on process requirements:

• Carbon steel for general applications
• Stainless steel for corrosion resistance
• Special alloys for high-temperature strength

Safety is paramount in all our designs:

• Pre-piped and pre-wired NFPA-approved combustion systems ensure safe operation.
• Full penetration shell welds enhance structural integrity.
• Custom internal components improve heat transfer efficiency while maintaining safety standards.

Our commitment extends beyond just functionality. We prioritize minimizing risks associated with processing hazardous materials and protecting workers and equipment.

Elevate Your Operations with Heyl Patterson’s Calciner Technology

Heyl Patterson’s Rotary Calciners are a testament to our commitment to precision, efficiency, and versatility. By offering customizable solutions tailored to the unique needs of various industries, we provide reliable and innovative processing equipment that enhances productivity and ensures high-quality results.