Combustion of cotton gin residues in a lime kiln reactor

Combustion of cotton gin residues was studied in the furnace of a continuous-operation, modern lime kiln. During its first period of operation, the plant experienced some problems; corrosion of the refractory bricks, difficulty in controlling the temperature at the main burner, a hard mass of lime building up inside the kiln and around the main burner. However, in spite of the problems successful production of lime was finally achieved. Measurements show that the use of cotton gin residues as a combustible material does not create any significant changes either in the quality of the lime or in the environment.