DC Kiln Drive Motors

The most important considerations in applying dc drive motors and thyristor power supplies to a cement kiln are their procurement, maintenance, and operating costs; and equipment reliability in the cement plant environment. Drive requirements and their effect on motor size are discussed. Efficiency comparisons at several speeds for three different designs of dc drive motors are made. Two motor kiln drives with motors connected in series and also in parallel are discussed. Recommendations for applying each connection with regard to drive horsepower and voltage are made. Included is a brief discussion on applying dc motors by taking a part of the total speed range as constant horsepower rather than taking the entire speed range as constant torque.