Patent ID: 9557058
Date: 2017-01-31
CPC Classifications: C01B,C10J,F23L,F27B,Y10T

Claim:
1. A rotating distributor for use in a kiln, comprising: a gas port extending through the length of the kiln, supported at ends of the kiln, and having an inlet for reactive gases, a plurality of nozzles distributed circumferentially and laterally along the main gas port, and a gas plug movably mounted in the gas port to restrict air into the kiln, wherein the gas plug is movable within the gas port from outside the kiln to determine the length of the kiln into which reactant gases are introduced, sprockets connected to a variable speed drive, wherein the sprockets are connected to the gas port, and flexible sealed insertions positioned along the gas port to align with the ends of the kiln, wherein the kiln has a vessel, and the gas port extends through the vessel and rotates independently from the vessel.