Lime Production & Processing

Lime Production & Processing

Lime production is an essential component in steelmaking, construction, water treatment, and environmental control. With demanding operating conditions and tightening emissions regulations, lime producers require engineered systems that deliver reliability, compliance, and efficiency without compromising throughput.

IAC has partnered with lime plants for over 35 years, providing turnkey EPC solutions and OEM equipment that support every stage of production—from quarry to kiln to finished product handling. As both a full-service EPC contractor and a top-five global baghouse OEM, we design, build, and maintain systems that improve performance while ensuring plants meet regulatory standards.

Whether it’s controlling kiln emissions with high-efficiency baghouses, optimizing drying systems for fuel savings, or designing durable material handling and storage solutions, IAC delivers end-to-end support built on decades of industry expertise.

Industry Challenges in Lime Production

Operating a lime plant presents unique challenges that demand resilient, compliance-ready systems. Producers face constant pressure to balance efficiency with environmental responsibility while keeping facilities running at full capacity.

Emissions Control
Lime kilns generate high-temperature process gases rich in SO₂, NOx, and particulate matter. Stricter EPA and local regulatory standards make effective air pollution control essential to avoid costly fines and shutdowns.

Energy Efficiency
Fuel costs remain one of the largest operating expenses in lime production. Inefficient kilns, dryers, and outdated equipment increase BTU consumption and reduce profitability.

Reliability and Uptime
With 24/7 production schedules, unscheduled downtime can severely impact throughput. Abrasive raw materials and high-temperature processes place significant wear on dust collectors, conveyors, and thermal processing systems.

Dust and Material Handling
Managing abrasive lime fines and fugitive dust requires engineered pneumatic and mechanical handling systems that protect worker safety while maintaining clean, efficient operations.

Core Capabilities for Plastics & Composites

IAC delivers integrated systems and services that support every stage of plastics and composite manufacturing. Our engineered solutions are designed to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and extend equipment life.

Air Pollution Control Systems

• Custom-engineered process and nuisance dust collection systems, including large pulse-jet and reverse-air baghouses tailored for lime kilns.
• Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) and semi-dry scrubber systems for reliable SO₂, HCl, and other acid gas control.

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Industrial Drying System

• Rotary dryers and calciners engineered to handle abrasive lime feedstocks with high thermal efficiency.
• Dryer retrofit programs that increase throughput, extend equipment life, and lower fuel consumption

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Bulk Material Handling

• Belt, screw, and bucket conveyors engineered for high-load, high-wear service
• Pneumatic conveying systems in dense and dilute phase configurations
• Bulk storage silos, domes, and automated truck/rail loadout systems

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Automated Controls

• MCCs and PLC-based systems for integrated plant automation
• Remote monitoring and diagnostics to maximize uptime and throughput
• NFPA-compliant designs with explosion mitigation for combustible dust environments

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Proven Project Experience in the Lime Industry

IAC has a strong track record of delivering engineered systems and full-scale EPC projects for lime producers across North America. From kiln dust collection to material handling and storage, our solutions have consistently helped plants achieve compliance, improve efficiency, and increase reliability.

Representative Projects

• Carbo Ceramics – Lime Kilns: Multiple high-temperature pulse-jet baghouse installations, each engineered for abrasive lime dust and elevated process temperatures.
• Ash Grove Cement – Springfield & Portland, OR: Process baghouses for lime kilns designed for 30,000–80,000 ACFM at 400–425°F, delivering compliance-ready emissions control.
• Drake Cement – Paulden, AZ: EPC turnkey raw mill and clinker cooler projects with integrated baghouse systems, structural steel, and foundations.

What Sets These Projects Apart

• Successful integration of air pollution control, pneumatic conveying, and bulk storage systems into complex plant environments.
• Fast-track delivery schedules managed by IAC’s in-house engineering and Adelphi Construction teams.
• Proven results: high-efficiency dust capture, reduced fuel consumption, and reliable uptime for continuous lime production.

With over 7,500 baghouses in service worldwide and decades of EPC experience, IAC is trusted by leading lime and cement producers to design, build, and maintain systems that perform in the most demanding environments.

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