Phenomenological modelling and computer simulation of a clinker kiln

Eliezer Colina-Morles, Jose Medina, Mara Falconi, Villie Morocho

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Abstract

This article uses a two-dimensional phenomenological model representing the dynamic behaviour of a clinker kiln, and includes another model to estimate the height of the solid material (crude) inside the kiln. These models are parameterized according to design specifications and operating conditions of a real industrial kiln, which belongs to a cement production plant. The whole model consists of 16 partial differential equations, one ordinary nonlinear differential equation and a set of algebraic equations, and is computationally simulated using the finite elements method. The model allows analyzing temperature profiles in the kiln, as well as qualitative characteristics associated with fractions of final components in the clinker production.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781509016297
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 21 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event2016 IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2016 - Guayaquil, Ecuador
Duration: Oct 12 2016Oct 14 2016

Publication series

Name2016 IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2016

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting, ETCM 2016
Country/TerritoryEcuador
CityGuayaquil
Period10/12/1610/14/16

Keywords

  • Clinker kiln
  • Finite elements method
  • Partial differential equations
  • Phenomenological model

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Sociology and Political Science

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