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The objective of this paper is to optimize the parameters of pellet drying and preheating process in grate. A mathematical model of drying and preheating is developed, and is verified by the experiments. Further, the operating parameters of wind temperature, wind speed, grate speed and bed depth etc. are investigated through the orthogonal method using the simulation results. And a relationship of drying, preheating effects and operating parameters is achieved. The results show that the optimization effect can be achieved in the given range when air velocity is about 3.0 m/s and temperature is about 300, 500, 800, and 1 100 °C in the updraft drying zone, downdraft drying zone, preheating I zone, and preheating II zone respectively. The work is help for saving energy and reducing emissions in pellet induration.
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Foundation item: the National High Technology Research and Development Program (863) of China (No. 2007AA05Z215)
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Feng, Jx., Zhang, Y., Zheng, Hw. et al. Optimization of pellet production process parameters in grate using simulation results. J. Shanghai Jiaotong Univ. (Sci.) 16, 219–223 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12204-011-1125-4
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