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1. A system for thermal destruction of munitions, the system comprising:
a kiln rotatable about a horizontal axis, the kiln comprising an electrical heating element, wherein the kiln is arrangeable in a first loading and operating position and in a second emptying position; a duct arranged to form an opening in the kiln; a gate having a first end being pivotally connected to a first portion of the duct; and a loading tray pivotally connected at a second portion of the duct opposite the first portion, the loading tray being arranged such that the gate is in contact with an edge portions of the loading tray when the kiln is arranged in the first position; wherein when the kiln is arranged in the first position and if the loading tray is arranged away from the opening, the gate covers the opening, and a portion of the loading tray engages with a portion of the gate to lock the gate in a closed position, wherein when the kiln is arranged in the first position and if the loading tray is rotated about the pivot connection, the gate is unlocked and rotated about the pivot connection of the gate in such a way that the gate opens the opening, and such that the loading tray is tilted towards the opening of the kiln such that munitions placed in the loading tray fall into the kiln through the opening, and wherein when the kiln is arranged in the second position the kiln is arranged such that material from an inside of the kiln fall through the duct, and the gate is further arranged such that if the loading tray is returned to being arranged away from the opening, the gate loose contact with the edge portions of the loading tray. |
