Technologies for the Use of Alternative Fuels in the Production of Cement

Co-processing rates vary significantly between individual EU member countries, depending on an interaction of different factors (in particular the availability of high-quality waste streams for the cement industry). The use of alternative fuels in Russia is at a level of 10% and shows good potential for the future. The amount and type of alternative fuels that can be used in cement kilns depend on practical, technical and environmental criteria which are in many cases specific for the kilns and for the region. The Best Available Technique allows to minimize heat consumption and emission of polluting substances.

Author: S. Schaefer, A. Ruetz, G. Muftuoglu, V. Hoenig

Section: Waste utilization

Keywords: co-processing, alternative fuels, waste, cement kiln, clinker burning, best available techniques, BAT, emission