RDF Pelletizing And Drying Line Industrial Rotary Drum Dryer

RDF pelletizing and drying line

1.Product Introduction Rotary drum dryer

The RDF Pelletizing and Drying Production Line is a comprehensive system integrating material pre-treatment, drying, pelletizing, and cooling processes. Its core objective is to enhance the physical properties of RDF feedstock—such as density, hardness, and calorific value—thereby optimizing its storage, transportation, and combustion performance. The production line typically utilizes high-purity combustible waste (such as plastics, paper, and textiles) or specifically pre-treated materials (such as dried sludge) as raw materials.

2.Application Rotary drum dryer

• Energy Production: As a renewable energy source, RDF is used to substitute fossil fuels for power generation or heating. With a typical heating value of 10–16 MJ/kg, it is suitable for waste-to-energy plants or co-firing with coal and biomass, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• Cement Manufacturing: The high-temperature environment of cement kilns is ideal for the complete combustion of RDF. Replacing traditional fuels (like coal or petcoke) with RDF reduces production costs, and its ash content can be integrated into the clinker, achieving material circularity.

• Steel Smelting: In the auxiliary energy sectors of steel production, RDF or its derived syngas can replace a portion of fossil fuels, lowering the carbon intensity and pollutant emissions of the manufacturing process.

3.Working Principle Rotary drum dryer

The production line follows a logic of "Pre-treatment → Drying → Pelletizing → Post-treatment":

1. Raw Material Pre-treatment: Feedstock (such as dried sludge or sorted combustibles) undergoes further shredding and homogenization to ensure uniform particle size, facilitating downstream processing. Homogenization is vital for stabilizing the final fuel composition and calorific value.

2. Drying: To achieve ideal pelletizing results, the moisture content must be reduced to a low level. Drying systems (such as pre-crystallization drying systems) remove moisture through heating, which boosts the thermal value and prevents bonding failure during pelletization.

3. Pelletizing: The dried material is compressed into shape within a pellet mill using mechanical pressure. Common equipment includes screw extruders and ring die pellet mills. Occasionally, small amounts of binders (such as starch) are added to enhance pellet strength. This process dramatically increases the material's bulk density and mechanical strength.

4. Cooling and Storage: After forming, the high-temperature pellets must be cooled to set their shape. They are then stored under appropriate conditions until ready for use.

4.Advantages Rotary drum dryer

• Enhanced Fuel Quality: The pelletizing process significantly improves the density, hardness, and calorific value of the RDF. For example, research indicates that sludge-based RDF can reach a heating value of 3,071 kcal/kg after pelleting. Homogenization ensures consistent combustion performance.

• Optimized Logistics and Economics: High-density pellets drastically reduce storage space requirements and lower long-distance transportation costs. Uniform pellet specifications also facilitate automated feeding, improving the operational efficiency and reliability of combustion equipment.

• Promotion of Resource Circularity: This production line transforms waste—which might otherwise be landfilled or processed inefficiently—into standardized alternative fuel. This reduces reliance on virgin fossil fuels and decreases landfill volume, aligning with circular economy principles.

• Significant Environmental Benefits: Replacing fossil fuels like coal with RDF can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50%. Simultaneously, modern processing technologies effectively control other pollutants, achieving cleaner energy recovery.

5.Technical Specifications Rotary drum dryer

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