This report presents the chemical and physical factors governing the generation of sulfur dioxide (SO2), its transformation into other sulfur compounds, and the removal of sulfur oxides within the cement kiln system. Sulfur in cement kilns is derived from both kiln feed and from the kiln fuel. The form of the sulfur dictates the location in the kiln where the SO2 generation takes place. Sulfur ...

It seems like almost everyone either has a new controller for their lumberdrying operations or is thinking about getting one. In the July 1988 Forest Industries, in "A shoppers' guide to electronic kiln controls," I described some of the benefits likely to accrue to users of these machines. Those benefits include improved grade recovery, greater kiln productivity, better use of limited steam su...