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Difference Between ASR & MSO3
Difference Between ASR & MSO3
Can anyone explain the difference between the Alkali Sulfate Ratio (ASR) & Alkali Sulfate Molar Ratio (MSO3). What
it shows if both are on lower side? In our Raw meal we have K2O - 0.42%, Na2O - 0.11 and Cl - 0.01%. Our kiln is
coal fired and the Sulfur % in coal is between 0.8 - 1.2%. Our Clinker results have following percentages of alkalies
and sulfates: K2O - 0.66, Na2O - 0.16, SO3 - 0.49. While having above conditions, What to do for better chemistry
and operational control?
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Ted Krapkat says
and lies optimally at 1.0 with a normal range of 0.6 -> 1.4
It measures the clinker alkali sulphatisation level. ie. whether there is enough alkalis to combine completely with the
total sulphur in kiln material inputs (raw meal + fuel(s) + waste streams)
In this equation, chloride is first subtracted from the alkali molar total because alkali chlorides are far more volatile
than alkali sulphates. Over 99% of alkali chlorides (particularly KCl) are re-evaporated in the high temperature of the
burning zone and return to the kiln inlet with the kiln gases where they condense on the incoming hot meal,
completing the cycle.
The purpose of this ratio is to predict the likelyhood of alkali or sulphur related buildups in the kiln inlet. In particular,
sudden increases in this ratio can indicate lack of oxygen in the back end of the kiln and impending sulphur buildups.
A low value indicates an excess of alkalis. (ie insufficient sulphur for complete sulphatisation)
To confuse matters more, the reciprocal of this ratio, called the Alkali/Sulphur Ratio is also widely used;-
A/S = [(K2O/94) + (Na2O/62) - (Cl/(71)] / (SO3/80)
This ratio has target value of 1.1 and an optimum range of 1.0 -> 1.2 and its purpose is identical to that of the
Sulphate Modulus.
So it is very important when discussing alkali/sulphur balances to first make sure which of these ratios are being
referred to.
G_Alvi:
What it shows if both are on lower side? In our Raw meal
we have K2O - 0.42%, Na2O - 0.11 and Cl - 0.01%. Our
kiln is coal fired and the Sulfur % in coal is between 0.8 -
1.2%. Our Clinker results have following percentages of
alkalies and sulfates: K2O - 0.66, Na2O - 0.16, SO3 -
0.49. While having above conditions, What to do for better
chemistry and operational control?
To perform a proper alkali/sulphur balance on your kiln inputs you would also need to supply;-