Rotary Kilns vs. Shaft Kilns for Lime–Burning 1 [PDF
A shaft kiln heated by a good grade of run of mine gas or slack coal will burn from to 4 pounds of lime per pound of coal that is, it will have a fuel lime ratio of from 1: to 1:4. A rotary kiln heated by producer gas will have a fuel lime ratio of from 1: to 1: