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Introduction
Clinker temperature is measured for cooler efficiency and kiln heat balance analysis.
Measurement of clinker temperature technique must be conducted in a correct manner to obtain
accurate results.
This procedure explains how to measure clinker temperature with minimum error at cooler exit.
To avoid large error in calculation, it is essential to use tools with high precision.
The measurement of the elevation of clinker temperature in an insulated vase.
The measurement of temperatures is made using a thermocouple placed at the center of vase.
The measurement is normally conducted by Process Technicians and Engineers.
Safety aspects
During sample collection, always wear hand glove to handle hot objects and wear goggle to protect from
flying clinker dust.
Prerequisites
Good knowledge on Plant Safety Procedures to ensure safe working environment
Determining the purposes of performing the clinker temperature measurement.
Cross checking the accuracy of clinker temperature
Calculation of sensible heat of clinker at cooler exit for cooler efficiency and heat balance
calculation
Insert and place the thermocouple at the centre point of the insulated vase.
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Time frame
The operation must be quick enough from taking clinker sample from the cooler discharge chute and
store it into the insulated vase.
Tools
Certified K-Type thermocouple select thermocouple which has been calibrated and certified fit for use.
When selecting Certified Electronic thermometer with + 0.1 oC accuracy select electronic thermometer
which has been calibrated and certified fit for use. Also use thermometer which can support the type of
thermocouple you use.
Round insulated vase with handle and dimension of internal diameter of xx mm x length
xx mm.
Small
opening
for
thermocouple insertion
Thermocouple
measuring point
xx mm
(H)
xx mm
Insulated
Vase
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report or not and to freely distribute it to all of its current and future subsidiaries worldwide in any form, whether paper, electronic or digital, including via
internet and/or intranet. This report along with its content is of a confidential nature. In particular, it may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, published,
divulged and/or appropriated in whole or in part for personal use or for use by a third party without prior consent from the Production & Process Department,
except for reproduction by or for affiliated Lafarge companies.
handle
Insulated
cover
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