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The first single-source reference and instructional guide for professionals who design, use and maintain rotary kilns

Table of Contents

1: The Rotary Kiln Evolution & Phenomenon2: Basic Description of Rotary Kiln Operation3: Freeboard Aerodynamic Phenomena4: Granular Flows in Rotary Kilns5: Mixing & Segregation6: Combustion and Flame7: Freeboard Heat Transfer8: Heat Transfer Processes in the Rotary Kiln Bed9: Mass & Energy Balance10: Rotary Kiln Minerals Process Applications11: Rotary Kiln Process Design Case – Petroleum Coke Calcination12: Rotary Kiln Environmental Applications

About the Author

Dubbed “the kiln doctor”, Dr. Boateng has an MS in thermo-fluids mechanics, and a Ph.D. in metals and materials process engineering with a focus on rotary kilns from the University of New Brunswick. He has authored and/or co-authored over 90 peer reviewed publications on energy, biofuels and biochemicals, minerals and materials process engineering in flagship journals. Dr. Boateng is now a Lead Scientist with the Agricultural Research Service of the USDA pursuing research in biofuels and bioenergy.