Alternative Fuel Source Study-An Energy Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Approach (Final Technical Report)
- Auburn University, AL (United States)
- Lafarge North America, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (United States)
The objective of this project is to conduct research to determine the feasibility of using alternate fuel sources for the production of cement. Successful completion of this project will also be beneficial to other commercial processes that are highly energy intensive. During this report period, we have completed all the subtasks in the preliminary survey. Literature searches focused on the types of alternative fuels currently used in the cement industry around the world. Information was obtained on the effects of particular alternative fuels on the clinker/cement product and on cement plant emissions. Federal regulations involving use of waste fuels were examined. Information was also obtained about the trace elements likely to be found in alternative fuels, coal, and raw feeds, as well as the effects of various trace elements introduced into system at the feed or fuel stage on the kiln process, the clinker/cement product, and concrete made from the cement. The experimental part of this project involves the feasibility of a variety of alternative materials mainly commercial wastes to substitute for coal in an industrial cement kiln in Lafarge NA and validation of the experimental results with energy conversion consideration.
- Research Organization:
- Auburn Univ., AL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- Contributing Organization:
- Lafarge North America, Inc., Alpharetta, GA (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG36-05GO85011
- OSTI ID:
- 1113754
- Report Number(s):
- Final Technical Report for DE-FG36-05-GO85011
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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