The advent of infrared line scanners for continuous kiln shell monitoring has shown that thermal measuring equipment for monitoring the external shell temperature of rotary kilns has come of age.

A dynamic temperature profile over the kiln shell surface reflects the constantly changing coating ring formation and any hotspots caused due to falling of bricks from the brick section. This alerts the control room operator of refractory bricks loss or potential hot spots thus preventing kiln shell damage. It is estimated that the prevention of a single unplanned shutdown would repay the system cost.

Optima Kiln Information System is a reliable and accurate system for high-speed online display of temperature profiles where conventional measurement is not feasible. The system provides improved kiln efficiency and substantial saving in running costs. The power of OKIS combines with the advantages of high-speed infrared scanner to monitor kiln shell temperature and conditions of refractory bricks.

OKIS enables the user to view the condition of kiln. It displays the formation and disintegration of rings, which helps monitor the efficiency in the measures adopted. Coating conditions can be scrutinized using any of the displays and this helps avoid premature brick failure.

In short, OKIS provides an insurance against high temperature going undetected and causing damage to the kiln shell or resulting in unplanned shutdown.