Cement News tagged under: MSW
A zero waste solution16 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe development of new alternative fuel (AF) processing and handling technology has enabled cement producers to improve their fuel substitution rates while providing municipal and other authorities with a sustainable, zero-waste option in the disposal of municipal solid wastes (MSWs). By Dirk Lechtenberg, MVW Lechtenberg, Germany. Figure 1: typical process flow for processing MSW into RDF In the early days of alternative fuel (AF) use in the cement industry, well-defined, mainly... |
Co-processing MSW at Hongshuihe Cement Co22 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsIn its first application in China, an FLSmidth HDR63-315 HOTDISC ® combustion device is integrated in the 3800tpd calciner kiln of Hongshuihe Cement to handle municipal solid waste (MSW) with a high moisture content and low calorific value. By Zhou Lun, FLSmidth Beijing Ltd, China. Figure 1: the FLSmidth HOTDISC combustion device To safely and completely dispose of virtually unclassified municipal solid waste (MSW), China Resources Cement subsidiary Hongshuihe Cement Co Ltd bui... |
Thai cement producer orders MSW recycling lines23 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsItaliab-based recycling equipment supplier Forrec has recently delivered two crusher recycling lines for the treatment of municipal solid waste to a cement plant customer in Thailand, with another four lines expected for 2017. These complete systems, which include the Forrec FR5000 series multi-crusher, the largest model in the range, are to clear local landfill sites. The end product will be used as fuel for a major Thai cement company. The multi-crusher can handle up to 80tph... |
Developing AF in Egypt16 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsWith the increasing scarcity of natural gas and the hike in gas prices, Egypt’s cement producers are seeking alternative ways of firing their kilns. The availability of MSW and agricultural waste provides a good foundation, but several challenges need to be overcome. By MVW Lechtenberg, Germany. The need for waste management and the development of its related infrastructure provides Egypt's cement industry with an opportunity to support society Cement consumption in Egypt rea... |
Egypt: cement plants to use 15% of waste by 203002 November 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe Ministry of Environment's submitted plan that seeks to encourage the increase in waste used as alternative fuel in cement plants to 15 per cent by 2030 has been approved by Egypt’s cabinet, according to the Minister of Environment, Khaled Fahmy. Mr Fahmy told Daily News Egypt that the cabinet had agreed to the plan, adding that discussions are underway with heads of plants to discuss issues they face in using waste as fuel. "The real problems facing investors in the waste recycling bus... |
Raw MSW gasification at Conch Tongling Cement25 July 2016, Published under Cement NewsTo enable Conch Tongling Cement to burn a higher rate of alternative fuels, an integrated gasification system was installed and duly tested. The system converts organic or fossil fuel-derived carbonaceous materials into CO, H and CO 2 and without combustion, produces a fuel that can be used in cement production. By Yan Da-Hai, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, China, Kåre Helge Karstensen and Christian J Engelsen, Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF),... |
Scaling up MSW models10 December 2014, Published under Cement NewsThe effective management and disposal of municipal solid wastes (MSW) in India has become a major concern. Forecast rapid urbanisation, uncontrolled population growth and rising per capita income are expected to exacerbate the issue. As a result, the co-processing of MSW in cement kilns is becoming an increasingly-attractive option. Figure 1: share of major Indian states in MSW generation The significance of the MSW management and disposal issue is underlined by India’s Prime Mi... |
MSW co-processing in China24 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs large volumes of common waste increasingly present a problem, China’s search for effective ways of disposing of this waste is on. With new landfill options facing opposition and causing controversy, the co-processing of municipal solid wastes (MSW) is becoming an increasingly-attractive option. Following examples in other countries, China is now actively seeking to increase its MSW usage in cement kilns, with producers such as Huaxin Wuxue and Sinoma’s Liyang having taken up the challenge... |
India's waste win-win09 October 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe rapid growth of the Indian cement industry has seen the construction of many new efficient plants. The annual gains in output and supply to the market are clearly visible. However, further room for improvement still exists as the uptake of alternative fuels remains limited. Hazardous and municipal solid wastes offer a solution that not only solve some of India’s waste management issues, but also reduce the cement industry’s coal requirements and associated CO2 emissions. By Ritu Bharadwa... |