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The use of Devonian oil shales in the production of portland cement

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5517364
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  1. Alabama Univ., University, AL (United States)
  2. Lafarge Corp., Alpena, MI (United States)

The Lafarge Corporation operates a cement plant at Alpena, Michigan in which Antrim shale, a Devonian oil shale, is used as part of the raw material mix. Using this precedent the authors examine the conditions and extent to which spent shale might be utilized in cement production. They conclude that the potential is limited in size and location but could provide substantial benefit to an oil shale operation meeting these criteria.

Research Organization:
Institute of Gas Technology, Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC21-87MC11089
OSTI ID:
5517364
Report Number(s):
DOE/MC/11089-92/C0008; CONF-911182--3; ON: DE92011199
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English