Calcination step 4 In the rotary kiln Science Learning Hub
Nov 15 2012· The rotary kiln is 60 m long and 3 m in diameter It rotates at 1 rpm Coal is ground to a fine powder mixed with air and blown into the rotary kiln where it ignites producing the necessary heat Theoretically to convert 1 tonne of limestone into lime 317 GJ of heat energy is required as the chemical reaction occurring is endothermic