Material buildup in riser ducts continues to be a major source of inefficiency and downtime in cement and energy plants. In this discussion, Jeff Shelton highlights a key shift in approach: it’s not just about installing air cannons, but about placing and configuring them correctly. Many legacy systems rely on outdated positioning and nozzle designs that fail to deliver consistent cleaning, leading to recurring buildup and increased maintenance demands.
The takeaway is simple but often overlooked. Effective cleaning comes from strategic placement, modern nozzle design, and consistent discharge patterns rather than brute force. At Dracyon, we focus on system-specific solutions built around flow dynamics and real operating conditions, ensuring air cannons solve buildup issues at the source instead of temporarily masking them.