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Co-firing RDF and natural gas in a cement kiln. Progress report, January 1, 1977--April 30, 1977

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:10180235
Analytical work and pilot kiln burns performed by Portland Cement Association (PCA) personnel under Phase I indicates the use of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) as replacement for natural gas is possible at the test plant up to the 40% substitution level with no major chemistry problems. No work has been performed to date regarding possible substitution higher than 40%. The first trail burn was completed using RDF at roughly 20% of the heat requirement with lab results indicating the RDF ash contribution is not detrimental to product quality. The test burn lasted 74.5 hours and consumed 323 tons of RDF.
Research Organization:
Environmental Equipment Corp., Houston, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76CS40083
OSTI ID:
10180235
Report Number(s):
DOE/CS/40083--T2; ORO--5150-3; ON: DE92041003
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English