This invention provides a
tunnel kiln structure with an external air duct. The external air duct allows natural air to bypass the bricks in the reduction zone and directly enter the high-temperature firing zone, satisfying the
oxygen requirements for
sintering while avoiding disruption of the
oxygen-deficient reduction environment in the cooling reduction section. The sealed box structure, consisting of a reduction zone made of a preferred high
thermal conductivity metal and partition
doors, forms a stable
oxygen-deficient environment chamber from the reduction zone to the
kiln outlet, ensuring that the
brick blanks complete reduction cooling under oxygen-free conditions. This eliminates the need for a crane cover
system, directly saving on equipment investment and maintenance costs. Preheating the natural air by the outer surface of the reduction zone effectively prevents irreversible damage to the finished product from
cold air shocks. Furthermore, the absence of
airflow within the reduction zone allows for
pressure balance, creating a stable oxygen-deficient reduction cooling environment without the need for additional pressure regulating devices.
Continuous feeding and discharging and chamber sealing can be maintained through at least one partition door, ultimately achieving the technical effects of reduced
brick firing costs, increased production capacity, and no new
pollution.