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There are two main variations for reciprocating [[Grate|Grates]]: | There are two main variations for reciprocating [[Grate|Grates]]: | ||
====Reverse reciprocating grate==== | ====Reverse reciprocating grate==== | ||
[[File:Reverse feed grate.png|300px|right|Reverse feed grate. All rights reserved.]] | |||
The [[Grate]] bars move back and forth in the reverse direction to the flow of [[Waste|waste]]. The [[Grate]] is flopped from the feed end to the ash discharge end and is comprised of fixed and moving grate steps. | The [[Grate]] bars move back and forth in the reverse direction to the flow of [[Waste|waste]]. The [[Grate]] is flopped from the feed end to the ash discharge end and is comprised of fixed and moving grate steps. | ||
====Push forward grate==== | ====Push forward grate==== | ||
[[File:Forward feed grate.png|300px|right|Forward feed grate. All rights reserved.]] | |||
The [[Grate]] bars form a series of many steps that move horizontally and push the [[Waste|waste]] in the direction of the [[Fly Ash|ash]] discharge. | The [[Grate]] bars form a series of many steps that move horizontally and push the [[Waste|waste]] in the direction of the [[Fly Ash|ash]] discharge. | ||
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===Roller grate=== | ===Roller grate=== | ||
[[File:Roller grate.png|300px|right|Roller grate. All rights reserved.]] | |||
The roller [[Grate]] design consists of a perforated roller that traverses the width of the [[Grate]] area. Several rollers are installed in series which rolls or tumbles the material forward, towards the [[Fly Ash|ash]] discharge<ref name="ref1" />. | The roller [[Grate]] design consists of a perforated roller that traverses the width of the [[Grate]] area. Several rollers are installed in series which rolls or tumbles the material forward, towards the [[Fly Ash|ash]] discharge<ref name="ref1" />. | ||