Upgrading & Performance

Upgrading & Performance: Carfer Kilns and Dryers
Ceramic Engineering Solutions

Upgrading & Performance

Optimization of existing roller kilns and dryers to increase productivity, reduce consumption, and cut CO₂ and NOx emissions.

+10/15%
Energy Savings

Achieved through heat recovery systems and MDS-E 3.0 valves.

400°C
High-Temp Pre-Kiln

Elimination of residual moisture to prevent firing explosions.

ZERO DEFECTS
Quality Control

Improvement in product tone, caliber, and flatness.

Pre-Kiln & Combustion

  • ECHO-RADX & TR-AR100

    Recovery burners for radiant tubes, ideal for the pre-heating zone. Drastic reduction of CO and NOx.

  • TWIN FLAME Combustion

    Utilization of TWF-50 dual-flame burners to eliminate temperature differences between walls and kiln center.

Advanced Cooling

APS-2 PULSAR System

Cooling designed with independent fans and regulation valves for millimetric flatness control.

ALFA1 High Ventilation

Reduction of tile temperature below 100°C at exit to facilitate sorting and packaging operations.

Heat Recovery Strategies

Level 1: Combustion Air

Hot air is suctioned from exchangers and sent to burners (up to 200°C). Savings: 10%.

Level 2: MDS-E 3.0 Modulation

Installation of modulating air/gas valves on each line. Automatic stoichiometric ratio control. Savings: up to 15%.

Level 3: Quartz Transformation

SCE combustion systems and dedicated exchangers to manage critical quartz transformation phases.

Efficiency Interventions

Area Technology Target
Dryer Integrated Hot Air Generator Moisture Removal
Firing Zone TWF-50 Twin Flame Tone Uniformity
Cooling APS-2 Pulsar System Perfect Flatness
“Our upgrading solutions do not necessarily require the full replacement of burners, making the investment highly sustainable with a fast ROI thanks to significant methane and LPG gas savings.”

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