KIDS® - CLINKER INLET DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM / COOLER INLET FIXED ZONE

KIDS® represents a revolutionary advancement in both mechanical and procedural aspects of clinker cooling. It achieves a uniformly distributed clinker bed just before the clinker reaches the mobile grate by evenly spreading the clinker and directing fines to the upper layer.

 
The primary goal of KIDS® is to prepare the clinker bed for optimal aeration in terms of pressure drop and micro dispersion of cooling air. This air-saturated clinker bed then efficiently follows each movement of the movable grate.
 
The surface of KIDS® features patented Coanda Wing® technology, designed to optimize airflow and significantly reduce turbulence as it passes through the grate. The Coanda Wing® surface is particularly suitable for the challenging operating conditions at the clinker cooler inlet and provides exceptional resistance to heavy kiln coatings.
 
KIDS 4.0

With over 700 installations worldwide, KIDS® is poised for the next generation.
 
Ensuring reliable operation is crucial for the success of modern and efficient cement plants. Increasing use of alternative fuels, varying raw materials, and specific operational conditions affect clinker chemistry, creating challenging environments in kilns and clinker coolers that can lead to buildup and uneven clinker distribution. IKN’s KIDS4.0 incorporates essential features to handle diverse clinker types, including agglomerates and fine clinker.
 
Key features of KIDS4.0 include:
 
**Variable slope ranging from 15° to 10° to accommodate increased fine material
**KIDS4.0 is the only fixed inlet capable of integrating Inlet Motion Devices (IMDs)
**Coanda Wing® Technology enhances airflow and reduces the risk of blockages
**KIDS4.0 features individually arranged compartments for effective aeration.
 

MOVABLE SEGMENTS

In the KIDS4.0, partially movable segments facilitate the mobilization of static and immobile material onto the movable grate. Operators can activate individual segments to effectively dislodge snowman formations at an early stage. Any remaining material agglomerations are then carried away with the rest of the clinker bed by the movable grate to the cooler discharge.