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SF Cross-Bar Cooler
■ Mechanical air-flow control
■ No moving grates
■ Optimised air distribution
■ Reduced installation time and costs
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Main features

• High thermal
SF CROSS-BAR COOLER

efficiency
• High secondary
and tertiary air
temperature
• Stationary air
distribution plates
• Clinker conveying
and air distribution
systems are separated
• No sealing air
• Air distribution plates
with mechanical flow
regulators (MFR)
• Reduced electrical
power consumption
• No thermal expansion
of grate line
• Long service life of air
distribution plates
• No fall-through of
clinker
• No undergrate clinker Introduction Innovative features
conveying system The SF (Smidth – Fuller) Cross-Bar Cooler is Cross-bars, separate clinker
• Easy operation the result of a major and intensive develop- conveying device
• Easy maintenance ment effort. It is well known that the per- The SF Cross-Bar Cooler has no movable
• Easy installation formance of a traditional cooler depends grate plates. There is no fall-through of
• Modular design upon the mechanical condition of the grate clinker and no undergrate clinker conveying
line. The overall aim has been to develop a system is required. A static layer of clinker
cooler where the conveying and air distribu- protects the air distribution plates against
tion systems are separate, sealing air is elim- heat and wear, so the plates will remain in
inated and the distribution of air is opti- service for a long time. Reciprocating cross-
mised for all modes of operation. At the bars fitted above the stationary air distribu-
same time, the cooler should be easy and tion system effectively convey, mix and
quick to install, while attaining maximum shear the clinker while at the same time
availability and minimum maintenance. preparing the clinker for efficient exposure
The SF Cross-Bar Cooler has achieved all to the cooling air. The cross-bars work
these goals by means of the following according to the same principle as recipro-
innovative features: Cross-bars as conveying cating cooler grates, but gradual wear of
device, a stationary air distribution system the cross-bars has no effect on cooler opera-
with mechanical flow regulators (MFR) for tion and thermal efficiency, as the conveying
each grate plate and a modular design. and air distribution systems are separate.
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The cross-bars are held in position by retain-
er brackets. All wear parts are easy to install
and replace.
Mechanical flow regulators and
air distribution plates
Mechanical flow regulator
In the SF Cross-Bar Cooler each air distribu-
tion plate is equipped with a Mechanical
Flow Regulator (MFR) which regulates the air-
flow to each plate via a self-adjusting orifice.
The MFR maintains a constant airflow
through the air distribution plate and clink-
er bed, irrespective of clinker bed height,
particle size distribution, temperature, etc.
If for some reason the restriction of air-
flow through the clinker layer changes
locally, the MFR automatically compensates
for the variations in restriction and main-
tains the desired airflow.
The MFR working principle is entirely
based on simple physical laws without any
electrical controls.
The MFR prevents the cooling air from
taking the “path of least restriction”. This
helps to optimise heat recuperation and dis-
tribution of air throughout the entire grate
cooler, which in turn allows fuel savings
and/or an increase in throughput.
Air distribution plate
The air distribution plates of the SF Cross-
Bar Cooler are characterised by low pres-
sure drop. The MFR system adds little to the
pressure drop during normal operation, due
to the large orifice area. So the undergrate
pressure is considerably lower than in tradi-
tional coolers, which in turn saves electrical
energy.
Air is supplied from one fan to each
undergrate compartment, established when
fitting the modules side by side together.
The SF Cross-Bar Cooler has no internal
ducting within the undergrate compart-
ments.
The protective layer of static clinker
between the cross-bars and the air distribu-
tion plates prevents wear of the air distribu-
tion plates.
Modular concept
The entire SF Cross-Bar Cooler is construct- Air-flow through holes in tongue
ed as a modular system with a fixed inlet Air-flow through idle hole
module followed by standard modules (1.3 Air-flow through gaps
m wide x 4.2 m long or 4 x 14 air distribu-
tion plates). The standard modules are pre-
assembled in the workshop to ensure high
quality and swift and easy installation. Each
module includes a movable frame activated
by a hydraulic cylinder. The movable frame
is guided by four linear guide bearings and
has two drive plates.
The drive plate penetrates the grate line
via two slots, which extend throughout the
entire module length. On top of the drive Mechanical flow regulator
plates a patented sealing profile forms a
dust trap, preventing clinker from entering
the undergrate compartment and, conse-
quently, eliminating the need for a dust
spillage conveyor.
The sealing profiles extend throughout
the entire cooler length, which means that
Reciprocating cross-bars above stationary clinker layer
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SF Cross-Bar Cooler

Modular cooler concept

One standard module
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Air distribution plates with Innovative air distribution

Mechanical Flow Regulator (MFR)

Workshop quality

Easy maintenance

Modular construction
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Uniform clinker size Non-uniform clinker size
during the reciprocating movement of the
profiles, the ends are never exposed to
wear by the clinker.
Because the standard modules consist of
standard mechanical components, very
attractive equipment delivery times can be
offered. The modular cooler concept allows
different configuration patterns for various
cooler sizes, depending on production level,
clinker temperature requirements, etc.
Process improvements
The SF Cross-Bar clinker cooler concept fea-
tures improved thermal efficiency, resulting
Preassembled
modules with
sideframes
(optional supply)
at construction site.
in high secondary and tertiary air tempera-
ture, which lowers overall heat consump-
tion. High thermal efficiency and reduced
power consumption are maintained
throughout the life of the cooler, irrespec-
tive of the wear on the conveying system.
This is due to the:
• impact zone with stationary inlet module
• compartment aeration without inefficient
sealing air
• optimised air distribution throughout the
service life of the cooler, ensured by the
mechanical flow regulators
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• reduced amount of cooling air and con- The SF Cross-Bar Cooler

sequently lower air quantity for dedusting
• reduced number of cooling air fans Simple to operate
• separated mechanisms for conveying of • Elimination of
clinker and cooling of clinker sealing air fans
• Elimination of
Easy maintenance manual dampers
The number of wear parts has been min- • Elimination of
imised through the simple design of: internal piping
• Elimination of air-beams
• Cross-bars • Simple and easy controls
• Retainer brackets • Less fans
• Sealing profiles.
Simple to maintain
Moreover, these parts are designed to last • Elimination of
two “campaigns” or more. moving grates
Grate plates are no longer considered Easily replaceable wear parts • Elimination of side seals
wear parts. • Elimination of clinker
All wear parts in the cooler are easily fall-through
replaced in less than four days. • Elimination of spillage valves
An SF Cross-Bar Cooler therefore requires • No undergrate
considerably less maintenance than any conveying system
other cooler available today. • Easy replacement
of wear parts

MAXIMUM AVAILABILITY

2 3

Replaceable
wear parts
1
1 Sealing profile
2 Cross-bar
3 Bracket
4 Wedge
4
5 Pin
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Reduced installation time and cost are achieved by the arrival of a

preassembled module supplied from F.L.Smidth manufacturing shop.

Data in this brochure is intended for preliminary project planning only. Manufacturer reserves the right to modify equipment details and/or specifications without notice.

07-02-266 Woer Gregorius

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