Pilot Burner Capacity Calculator
Size your rotary kiln burner, calciner burner, and pilot oil burner based on plant capacity, coal quality, and preheater configuration.
Kiln & Burner Parameters
The calciner split (auto-set from preheater stage) determines distribution between kiln and calciner burner.
Results
Enter kiln parameters and click Calculate.
Preheater Stage Reference
| Preheater Stage | Kiln Burner Split (%) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IV Stages | 50 | Older plants / smaller kilns |
| V Stages | 55 | Common modernization target |
| VI Stages | 60 | Modern high-efficiency plants |
Note: The kiln burner split increases with more preheater stages as more calcination shifts to the calciner. The pilot burner is sized at 30% of the kiln burner heat output (fuel oil assumed at 9,000 kcal/L).
How It Works
1. Heat Required
Heat = Capacity × Sp. Heat Consumption (kcal/hr)
Heat = Capacity × Sp. Heat Consumption (kcal/hr)
2. Burner Split
% to Kiln vs Calciner based on preheater stages
% to Kiln vs Calciner based on preheater stages
3. Mass Flow
Burner (tph) = (Split% × Heat) / (CV × 24)
Burner (tph) = (Split% × Heat) / (CV × 24)
4. Pilot Sizing
Pilot = 30% of kiln burner heat output
Pilot = 30% of kiln burner heat output