EFFECT OF RING FORMATION ON BURNER FLAME STABILITY IN LIME KILNS, 2017PEERS

Ring formation in lime kilns is a common problem in pulp mills. Unstable burner operation that causes wide temperature variations within the kiln has been shown to be a main contributor. As rings grow thicker and longer, they are expected to affect the burner flame pattern, alter the temperature distribution and aggravate the problem further. This study systematically examines the effect of rings on burner operation as a function of primary air and ring characteristics, using a laboratory mock kiln. The results show that primary air greatly affects the burner flame pattern and stability. Without a ring, the flame is brighter and shorter with an increase in PA up to 17%, and blows out at 20% PA or higher. In the presence of a ring, the flame becomes unstable and blows out when the ring is placed near the burner, but it is more stable when the ring is placed away from the burner. Thick and long rings destabilize the flame more than thin and short rings.  

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