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Power Processing & Conveying Equipment

Electricity is typically generated using fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas in internal combustion or combustion turbine conventional steam processes. Alternative fuels such as biomass and municipal solid waste are gaining in popularity because waste products are converted into usable forms of energy. Many biomass products are based on renewable forms of feedstock such as corn, sugarcane or wood. KWS has designed and manufactured equipment for conveying and processing coal, petroleum coke and every form of alternative fuel. Our equipment is designed for the extreme conditions of the various processes. We even cool extremely hot ash from coal and wood fired boilers from 1,800-degrees F to temperatures below 200-degrees F.

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Placement of Hanger Pockets on Tubular Trough Screw Conveyor

When adding hanger pockets to a tubular trough screw conveyor, ensure the hanger pockets do not interfere with trough flanges.

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Ash Conveyor System for Wheelabrator Waste-To-Energy at Baltimore, MD

KWS worked to ensure the interface between our conveyors, and location of supports were designed properly to avoid any inference in the field.

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Sanitary and Washdown Solutions

Bulk materials must be processed without contamination. KWS provides sanitary designs and special finishes for almost every industry and application.

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Screw Conveyor Trough Liners

All KWS liner attachment systems securely fasten liner sections to the trough while allowing liners to be removed and replaced quickly

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Proper Lifting Techniques for Shaftless Spirals

KWS recommends replacing all trough liners when replacing shaftless spirals. The shaftless screw conveyor is now “good as new” with a new spiral and liners.

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Split Bottom U-Troughs for Great River Energy in Underwood, ND

The split-trough design increased up-time and productivity for GRE.

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Redesigned Screws for Feeding Damp, Abrasive Lignite Coal at Great River Energy in Underwood, ND

KWS polished the AR400 ribbon flights and the outside diameter of the pipe to a 150-grit finish so the moist lignite coal would be less likely to stick to the screws.

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Quick Delivery of Abrasion Resistant Screws for Power Plant

KWS manufactured the new 25-foot long screws on 10-inch schedule 120 pipe with a wall thickness of 0.844-inches.

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Ladders and Safety Gates for Elevated Platforms

KWS offers fixed ladders and safety gates that meet OSHA and ANSI standards and allow for easy and safe access to bulk material handling equipment.

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One-Piece Bulb Seals for Slide Gates

The KWS Bulb Seal is located above the slide gate blade to seal against head pressure and prevent leakage. The seal becomes tighter as pressure increases.

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Drains and Flushing Ports for Screw Conveyors

KWS provides drains and flushing ports for screw conveyors to be cleaned or have gases pulled away from the interior without having to remove covers.

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ABB Smart Sensors for Bulk Material Handling Equipment

Extreme temperature and vibration can be detected at the bearings with ABB Smart Sensors and prevent catastrophic failure.

Power Processing & Conveying Equipment

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Placement of Hanger Pockets on Tubular Trough Screw Conveyor