摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (28) is provided for charging combustible solids (30) through a port (35) in the wall (37) of a rotating kiln (10) into a heated zone of the kiln. The apparatus (28) includes a port closure (36) comprising inner and outer portions (64, 62) which cooperate to define a passage (86) for closure-cooling air flow when the closure (36) is in a port-closed position. A transfer assembly (34) is mounted on the kiln wall (37) in aligment with the port (35). During kiln rotation combustible solids (30) are loaded from a staging assembly (32) onto the transfer assembly (34) for aligment with the port (35) and delivery into the kiln (10).</p> |