--- title: Typhoon Air Cannons Resolve Buildup & Maintenance Issues description: Keeping material flowing will reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency as well as safety by reducing manual intervention to remove material obstructions. image: https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/PSPBlog_Chittor_Solution.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.martin-eng.com/problem-solved-papers/typhoon-air-cannons-resolve-buildup-maintenance-issues#main-content) [![Martin Engineering](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hubfs/Martin%20Engineering%20Logos/martin-sig_white.png "Martin Engineering")](https://www.martin-eng.com/) ## Problem Solved Paper call 800.544.2947 # Typhoon Air Cannons Resolve Buildup & Maintenance Issues [Martin Engineering](https://blog.martin-eng.com/problem-solved-papers/author/martin-engineering) January 10 2025 [Air Cannons](https://blog.martin-eng.com/problem-solved-papers/tag/air-cannons) ### Problem ![PSPBlog_Chittor_Problem](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PSPBlog_Chittor_Problem.jpg?width=400&height=289&name=PSPBlog_Chittor_Problem.jpg)The Chittor Cement Plant in Northwest India was experiencing considerable residue buildup in the kiln inlet and riser ducts of its preheater tower. To remedy the buildup, plant managers had installed ten large 150-liter and 300-liter air cannon tanks on straight pipe assemblies with fan jet nozzles. Operators discovered that the large tanks taxed the plant's compressed air system, without completely resolving the problem. Exposed to high temperatures and abrasion, the fan jet nozzles failed. Replacing the nozzles required confined space entry and removal of the refractory using tools and blow torches. Managers sought a safer, more sustainable solution that more effectively removed the buildup. ### Solution ![PSPBlog_Chittor_Solution](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PSPBlog_Chittor_Solution.jpg?width=400&height=300&name=PSPBlog_Chittor_Solution.jpg)Operators invited Martin Engineering India to examine the issue and offer a solution. Technicians installed: - 🔸eight 70-liter [Martin® Typhoon Air Cannons](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/149/typhoon-air-cannon) - 🔸six [SMART™ Series Nozzles](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/159/smart-series-retractable-nozzle-360) - 🔸two [SMART™ Series Retractable Nozzles 360°](https://www.martin-eng.com/content/product/159/smart-series-retractable-nozzle-360) The Typhoon features a hybrid valve concept that provides more force with less air using only one line to fill the tank and trigger the valve. Mounted on a permanent Y-pipe assembly, the tank has an outer facing valve, allowing easy access for maintenance. The flange secures the nozzle inside the assembly, making replacement and maintenance a one-person job with no downtime. The retractable design features a 360° nozzle head that withdraws after firing, protecting it from abrasion and extreme temperatures. ### Results ![PSPBlog_Chittor_Results](https://blog.martin-eng.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PSPBlog_Chittor_Results.jpg?width=400&height=300&name=PSPBlog_Chittor_Results.jpg)After six months of operation, workers and managers report being very happy with the performance. The higher-efficiency tanks have reduced the burden on the compressed air system by 50%. Nozzle equipment life has increased while maintenance and replacement require fewer people and less time, with no required downtime. "The safety and ease of maintenance has improved plant performance," said an operator involved in the project. "The lower labor cost and increased uptime offers an excellent return on investment." Managers have placed an additional order for eleven 70-liter Martin® Typhoon Air Cannons and 16 SMART™ Series Nozzles. 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