Title :
Kiln drive application considerations
Author :
Seggewiss, George ; Schachter, Nathan ; Obermeyer, Gregory
Author_Institution :
Rockwell Autom., Cambridge, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The paper presents available drive train configurations and alternative methods for driving a cement plant kiln. Driving equipment options using hydraulic motors, DC drives or variable frequency drives employing both current and voltage source technologies are evaluated in terms of performance, reliability, maintenance, operating efficiency and total cost of ownership. Drive and motor performance requirements are reviewed in relation to torque/current speed characteristics of the kiln load. Torque pulsations and induced vibrations and their effect on the mechanical drive train components are reviewed.
Keywords :
DC motor drives; cement industry; hydraulic drives; kilns; power transmission (mechanical); variable speed drives; DC drives; cement plant kiln; drive control; driving equipment; hydraulic motors; kiln load; mechanical drive train components; motor performance requirement; torque; torque/current speed characteristics; variable frequency drives; Automation; Building materials; Cement industry; Chemical processes; Costs; Kilns; Manufacturing processes; Poles and towers; Powders; Torque;
Conference_Titel :
Cement Industry Technical Conference, 2005. Conference Record
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9107-1
DOI :
10.1109/CITCON.2005.1516353
