Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality

The production of Portland cement is a complex process involving several chemical reactions and different materials, complex systems, and high temperatures (up to 1500 °C). Traditional fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum coke and natural gas have been used as primary source of energy for the proce...

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Main Authors: Kalamba Harlene Tshibola, Bolanle Deborah Ikotun, Bilal Patel
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Language:English
Published: University Amar Telidji of Laghouat 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Building Materials and Structures
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Online Access:http://journals.lagh-univ.dz/index.php/jbms/article/view/3461
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description The production of Portland cement is a complex process involving several chemical reactions and different materials, complex systems, and high temperatures (up to 1500 °C). Traditional fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum coke and natural gas have been used as primary source of energy for the process, though still abundant, their supply is slowly being depleted, and costs associated with obtaining these fuels are increasing with time. Therefore, alternative fuels such as biomass waste (palm kernel, rice, and coffee husks etc.) or processed waste materials (refuse derived fuel, waste tires, waste plastics, used oil etc.) and other types of waste have gained much interest recently in cement industries as they present a potential substitution option. In order to achieve the aim of this study, chemical and physical properties of both coal and PK have been determined and compared. Results show that the PK has an average calorific value ranging from 18-20 MJ/kg which is significantly acceptable and means that the waste can directly be used as fuel in the cement kiln for clinker production. Coal thermal substitution rate was progressively increased depending on the process conditions with the reference case for each kiln run (2% in August 2021, 3% in September 2021 and 5% in January 2022). Impacts on the product quality and process, benefits in terms of emissions and production cost were evaluated and discussed. Technical challenges encountered during the coal and palm kernel milling process and combustion process have been identified and possible solutions have been recommended.
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spelling doaj-art-2f55cac042e84e788c8c36d5fcee21292025-01-27T21:00:36ZengUniversity Amar Telidji of LaghouatJournal of Building Materials and Structures2353-00572023-12-0110210.34118/jbms.v10i2.3461Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and qualityKalamba Harlene Tshibola0Bolanle Deborah Ikotun1Bilal Patel 2Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida campus, South AfricaDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida campus, South AfricaDepartment of Civil Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida campus, South Africa The production of Portland cement is a complex process involving several chemical reactions and different materials, complex systems, and high temperatures (up to 1500 °C). Traditional fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum coke and natural gas have been used as primary source of energy for the process, though still abundant, their supply is slowly being depleted, and costs associated with obtaining these fuels are increasing with time. Therefore, alternative fuels such as biomass waste (palm kernel, rice, and coffee husks etc.) or processed waste materials (refuse derived fuel, waste tires, waste plastics, used oil etc.) and other types of waste have gained much interest recently in cement industries as they present a potential substitution option. In order to achieve the aim of this study, chemical and physical properties of both coal and PK have been determined and compared. Results show that the PK has an average calorific value ranging from 18-20 MJ/kg which is significantly acceptable and means that the waste can directly be used as fuel in the cement kiln for clinker production. Coal thermal substitution rate was progressively increased depending on the process conditions with the reference case for each kiln run (2% in August 2021, 3% in September 2021 and 5% in January 2022). Impacts on the product quality and process, benefits in terms of emissions and production cost were evaluated and discussed. Technical challenges encountered during the coal and palm kernel milling process and combustion process have been identified and possible solutions have been recommended. http://journals.lagh-univ.dz/index.php/jbms/article/view/3461Cement productionfossil fuelalternative fuelpalm kernelthermal substitution ratePhysico-chemical analysis
spellingShingle Kalamba Harlene Tshibola
Bolanle Deborah Ikotun
Bilal Patel
Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality
Journal of Building Materials and Structures
Cement production
fossil fuel
alternative fuel
palm kernel
thermal substitution rate
Physico-chemical analysis
title Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality
title_full Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality
title_fullStr Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality
title_full_unstemmed Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality
title_short Partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns: effects on cement production and quality
title_sort partial substitution of coal with palm kernel in cement kilns effects on cement production and quality
topic Cement production
fossil fuel
alternative fuel
palm kernel
thermal substitution rate
Physico-chemical analysis
url http://journals.lagh-univ.dz/index.php/jbms/article/view/3461
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