Patent Issued for Adjustable kiln flight for rotary kiln decoater and associated method (USPTO 12044476).

Novelis Inc. has been issued a patent for an adjustable kiln flight for a rotary kiln decoater. The patent allows for the adjustment of the angular orientation and height of the flight body, providing control over the heat flux of the hot gas in the kiln. This innovation addresses the limitations of existing kiln flights, which are solid pieces welded to the kiln barrel and offer limited control over heat flux. The patent includes detailed descriptions and claims for the adjustable kiln flight and its associated method. [Extracted from the article]