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Kiln Reaction Analysis: Master Combustion Chemistry for Peak Performance

Understanding kiln gas-phase reactions is crucial for optimizing performance, preventing build-ups, and ensuring operational safety. High CO levels are especially hazardous—**they can lead to explosions** when mixed with oxygen and exposed to ignition sources.

Warning: High CO levels are extremely dangerous and can lead to explosions if mixed with sufficient oxygen and ignition sources.

Reaction	Cause	Impact	Temperature Range (°C)
CO + O₂ → CO₂ (Exothermic)	Incomplete combustion in fuel-rich conditions	Can cause localized explosions if CO builds up and ignites	>1000
CO + SO₂ → COS + ½ O₂	Reducing atmosphere where CO reacts with SO₂	Carbonyl sulfide formation, contributing to sticky sulfur deposits	>800
CO + Fe₂O₃ → Fe + CO₂	CO reducing iron oxides at high temperatures	Alters clinker composition, affecting cement quality	>700
CO₂ + SO₃ → H₂SO₄	SO₃ reacting with CO₂ and moisture	Acid condensation in cooler zones, causing corrosion	<350
CO₂ + Na₂O/K₂O → Alkali Carbonates	High alkali content in feed reacting with CO₂	Sticky alkali carbonate formation contributing to ring formation	Varies
O₂ + SO₂ → SO₃ (Exothermic)	High temperature promotes SO₂ oxidation	Leads to acid condensation and deposit buildup	>800
O₂ + NO → NO₂	Occurs at high temperatures in excess oxygen conditions	Increased NOx emissions, regulatory issue	>1200
Na₂O/K₂O + SO₂ + O₂ → Na₂SO₄ / K₂SO₄	Sodium/potassium oxides reacting with SO₂	Sticky sulfate formation, leading to severe ring deposits	>800
SO₂ + CO + O₂ → Alkali-Sulfates & Deposits	Incomplete combustion with high CO and SO₂	Significant deposit accumulation and ring growth	Varies

Safety Notice: Carbon monoxide (CO) is highly flammable and can cause explosive conditions if mixed with air in the range of 12.5%-74% concentration. Proper ventilation and gas monitoring are essential in kiln operations.