A TEC ROCKET MILL

THE FUTURE OF ALTERNATIVE FUEL

PREPARATION
OUTLINE

Introduction
The A TEC Rocket Mill
Reference project
Feasibility calculation
SAF Drying
INTRODUCTION

General requirements for using AF

Maximum reduction of fuel costs

High clinker quality

Stable condition in operation

Low maintenance

CO2 reduction
INTRODUCTION

Can we achieve 100% TSR with solid alternative

fuels in cement plants?

What is necessary to achieve the remaining percentage of

substitution rate to achieve 100% TSR with solid AF?

Where? kiln burner

• New kiln burner

How?
• Quality improvement of AF
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General information

Two Grinding chambers

Power controlled

Direct drive
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Grinding tools

Four horizontally rotating

chains

Special chain links

Perforated screens
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Quality improvement of the fuel

Ash reduction Moisture reduction

Separation of inorganics Simultaneous drying effect
Easy discharge of impurities Release of approx. 10 % (rel.)
of the moisture content
Heating value

Size reduction Specific surface increase

Max. output defined by sieve Very fibrous after shredding
Size reduction by crushing,
not cutting
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Advantages of the A TEC Rocket Mill

Reduction of inorganics (ash)

Easy discharge of inorganics

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Advantages of the A TEC Rocket Mill

Simultaneous drying in Rocket Mill
Total moisture reduction approx. 10 %
Additional drying with process waste gas (optional)
30000

25000

20000
LHV [kJ/kg]

15000
Lower calorific heat value

10000

5000

0
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5
Moisture [%]
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Higher specific surface (improved shredding technology)

Samples below show final size < 15 mm

Cutting Mill Rocket Mill

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Final Product

The maximum size of final product with a

screen with ø 15 mm is max. 15 mm
approx. 50% < 5 mm.
Increased specific surface („fluffy“ like
cotton)
Drying effect during the grinding process
approx. 10 %
Additional drying with process waste gas
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Positive impact on pyroprocess

Better burnout of AF in kiln due to improved physically properties

High clinker quality

• Reduction of Fe2+ content (brown clinker)

• Less sulphur circulation

Less water content in system

Higher substitution rates and higher capacity

Stable condition due to more homogenized product

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Existing Treatment Line
fine shredder
pre-shredder Fe opt. heavy shredder (cutting)
separator screen (opt.) separation
> 300 mm < 20 mm

< 300 mm < 80 mm < 15 mm

Possible New Treatment Line

Rocket Mill
pre-shredder Fe opt. heavy
separator screen (opt.) separation
> 300 mm < 15 mm

< 250 mm
< 15 mm
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Technical data
Final product size < 15 mm < 30
60 mm
Screen size Ø 15mm rectangular 40 x 50mm

Output size < 15 mm / ~ 50% < 5 mm < 30

40 mm / ~ 40% < 10
20 mm

Throughput ~8-10
7 - 8t/h
t/h ~13
~ 20-t/h
15 t/h

Specific power consumption 70 - 60

50 75 kWh/t < 15 mm final 40 - 30
25 45 kWh/t < 30
60 mm final

Dimension 8.530 x 4.160 x 6.000 l x b x h (mm)

Weight 60.000 kg
Drive Unit 2 x 315 kW

Rotor Speed ~ 580 min-1

Feeding
Discharge 2 x Conveyor
2 x Conveyor
screws frequencey
screws driven

Discharge 2 x Conveyor screws

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Maintenance & Wear costs

chain approx. 400-500h

Life time wear parts
screen approx. 1200h
€/t
Wear costs 2
<30mm
Time for changing one
approx. 1 h/unit
set of wear parts

Maintenance/cleaning 5 h/week
ADVANTAGES ROCKET MILL

Size reduction from 250 mm to 15 mm in one grinding step

Saving of one shredding step
Easy to operate
Easy to maintain
No knifes
Drying effect during operation
Separation of FE and non-FE materials
Different output fuel particle sizes for main burner and calciner
possible
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SEPARATE SAF DRYING
ROCKET MILL PLUS
DRYER SEPARATOR

Goal
Significant reduction of the RDF moisture content in order to
achieve the highest possible heating value

How
Combination of the Rocket Mill with a Dryer Separator
ADVANTAGES

Advantages of the Rocket Mill plus Dryer

Separator

Maximum reduction of moisture content

Additional separation of inorganics(ash)
Less wear in the transport system
Higher specific surface (improved shredding technology)

 Highest possible calorific value of final product

FLOW SHEET OPTION (A)
Dry Gas Filter
to
atmosphere
Fan
Dryer Separator

Rocket Mill

Foreign Material

Chimney Pendulum flap

Foreign Material
Calciner

Cooler Filter

Main Burner
Fan
Kiln
Clinker Cooler
Material flow
Gas flow
FLOW SHEET OPTION (B)
Dry Gas Filter

Fan Rocket Mill

Dryer
Separator

Foreign
Material

Pendulum flap

Foreign
Calciner Material

Cooler Filter

Main Burner
Fan

Kiln Clinker Cooler

Material flow
Gas flow
SUMMARY

Two shredders in one

Higher specific surface (improved shredding technology)
Easy operation and maintenance
Maximum reduction of moisture content
Total separation of inorganics/ foreign materials (ash)
Less wear in the transport system

 Highest possible calorific value of final product

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