Decarbonization Avenue : Decarbonizing cement industry

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Electrified thermal energy for clinker operation

Each of the process steps has specific energy requirements and consumption patterns, as well as various energy efficiency measures that can be applied to reduce energy use and increase productivity depending on the characteristics and conditions of the cement plant.

The group of priority technologies generally includes simpler and non-complex approaches to efficiency improvements, such as advanced control and automation systems, improved process optimization processes, variable speed drive installations, high-efficiency electrical motors, and optimization of air compression systems.

Relevant for

  • Industrial EHS professional
  • Operations & maintenance professional
  • Thermodynamics & heat sciences professional
  • Electrical engineer

Innovation sector

  • Energy efficiency
  • Power engineering

Web Resources

Improving thermal and electricity energy efficiency at cement plants: International Best Practice

01-12-2017

Source: International Finance Corporation

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Ways of improving thermal energy conversion for efficient power generation

01-05-2021

Source: EurekAlert

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Vedanta Aluminium invites waste-to-wealth partnerships with cement industry for low-carbon products

01-07-2021

Source: Equity Bulls

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Manual on Thermal Energy Efficiency in cement industry

01-05-2012

Source: CII

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Domain

Energy Efficiency

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

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Corporate researcher

Solution provider

Industry

Cement

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