In cement production, the cooling process plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and performance of cement. The cement cooling process mainly consists of two methods: online cooling and post-storage cooling. The latter method is particularly suitable for processes that require strict temperature control due to its large cooling range and controllable temperature. To ensure effective cooling and the normal operation of equipment, it is essential to pay attention to several key issues during application.
1. Local Cooling Issues
When using a single silo cooling process, cement exits the silo, enters the cooler, and then returns to the same silo via an elevator. This method may lead to a situation where the cooler's discharge temperature meets the requirements, but the temperature of the material released from the silo remains high and does not meet standards. The root cause of this phenomenon lies in the formation of a material flow channel between the silo's entrance and exit. Since the material flows continuously in and out, other materials in the silo cannot enter this channel, resulting in rapid cooling of the material in the channel while the rest remains inadequately cooled.
To solve this problem, I recommend using a dual-silo process. Specifically, the material from one silo passes through the cooler and enters another silo. If the temperature still does not meet the requirements, the material can be released from the second silo and returned to the first silo for a cyclical operation. This method effectively improves cooling efficiency and ensures that the cement temperature meets the standards.
2. Cement Caking Issues
During storage, temperature differences often cause cement to cake on the walls of the silo, especially in steel silos. As the cement level decreases, some of these caked materials may fall off and enter the cooler along with the cement. The accumulation of these caked materials can affect the moving parts inside the cooler and may lead to mechanical failures.
To address this issue, I suggest installing equipment to remove cement caking before the cooler or setting up inspection ports at appropriate locations on the cooler. This allows for regular cleaning of the caked cement, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment.
3. Expansion Box Issues
The expansion box phenomenon occurs when cement fills the cooler's housing. Mechanical action causes the cement to expand, leading to deformation of the cooler's housing and potentially causing blockages or damage to mechanical parts. This situation primarily arises when the discharge amount from the silo exceeds the processing capacity of the cooler or elevator.
To resolve this issue, I recommend installing flow-stabilizing feeding equipment under the silo. This ensures that the discharge amount does not exceed the processing capacity of the cooler and elevator, thereby avoiding overload situations.
Conclusion
The external circulation cooling process of cement silos plays a vital role in cement production. Through proper process design and equipment maintenance, we can effectively enhance cooling efficiency and ensure cement quality. I hope the above suggestions provide valuable insights for industry professionals and contribute to the smooth operation of cement production.
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