Method of and apparatus for monitoring a rotary kiln
CA 1214234 A · Owner: British Nuclear Fuels Public Limited Company · Inventors: Mathews, Clive A.; Gillies, George M.
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Method of and Apparatus for Monitoring a Rotary Kiln Assembly ABSTRACT, A problem that can occur with a large rotary kiln assembly is that it can move out of position or seals can become defective making an, escape of materials possible. The present invention provides transducers (10, 15) for detecting movement of the rotary kiln itself or part of a seal assembly secured thereto relative to an inlet/outlet arrangement of the kiln assembly or a part of a seal arrangement secured thereto and also means whereby the condition of the seals can be monitored by following changes in the pressure or flow rate of a purge gas. If the rotary kiln (2) should move out of alignment then, corrective action …
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- Granted November 18, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 18, 2003.
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