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Thermal Reclamation Units

Proven design

The need for thermal reclamation is in no doubt.  Vulcan/Richard have research and developed such a unit which ensures long term trouble free operations.  The patented design of the gas fired combuster’s "active fluid bed" and "dead bed" of sand eliminates the inherent expansion problems associated with conventional furnace designs

The combustor utilizes modern fluid bed technology with state of the art thermal insulation which, combined with downstream heat exchanges, maintains high thermal efficiency.  Schemes which provide foundry space heating can be incorporated upon request.

Reduced Sand Costs

The elimination of hard refractory reduces thermal mass, which means that Richards Thermal Reclaimers will provide consistently high quality sand at operational cost.

Environmental Control

"Multizone" fluidization offers precise temperature control throughout the bed. A "freeboard" zone is incorporated to retain the exhaust gases at the required temperature, achieving complete combustion and emission control without the need for afterburners.

Fully Automated

The Richards/Vulcan Thermal Reclaimer is fully automatic and self-supervising for continuous and flexible operation 24 hours a day.  Operator input is not required other than for general housekeeping

Technical Support

Whatever the sand system, Vulcan/Richards has substantial in-house test facilities to enable you to have complete confidence in the suitability of your sand system for thermal reclamation before your purchase.