{"title":"NO/sub x/ formation in rotary kilns producing cement clinker applicable NO/sub x/ control techniques and cost effectiveness of these control techniques","authors":"G. L. Young","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006510","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006510","url":null,"abstract":"The Portland Cement Association commissioned a study of information available related to NO/sub x/ formation in rotary kilns producing cement clinker, potential NO/sub x/ control techniques, NO/sub x/ control techniques applicable to the cement manufacturing industry, and the cost effectiveness of the applicable controls. This paper is a summary of the PCA report and other articles and information concerning NO/sub x/ emissions and control related to rotary kilns in the cement manufacturing industry. Descriptions of predominate NO/sub x/ formation mechanisms and control techniques are provided. An assessment of the technical feasibility, the NO/sub x/ reduction potential, the potential effect on other pollutants, and a range of cost effectiveness for control techniques applicable to the cement manufacturing industry are provided.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117222246","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The use of mining software to optimize the limestone mineral deposit at the Colton Quarry","authors":"J. Chadwick, J. Morrison","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006531","url":null,"abstract":"This paper addresses the implementation of a mining software package at the Colton Quarry and discusses the advantages and benefits that have been realized by management and engineering personnel in both day-to-day mining operations and long term strategic planning. The paper describes how the implementation has progressed from initial installation to its current state and continuing developments.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128234204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Selecting the right preheater fan and drive","authors":"V. J. Turnell","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006498","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006498","url":null,"abstract":"The preheater fan is a key piece of equipment in any cement plant. In many cases, this fan limits clinker production by limiting the gas flow through the preheater. It consumes about 10 percent of the total power used at the plant. Large gas flows, high gas temperatures and static pressure, and the potential for material abrasion and buildup on the impeller makes the design of a fan for this application complex. Selecting the optimum fan and drive requires careful consideration of each application and of all design options available. Preheater fans proposed by vendors in recent projects vary significantly. For example, some vendor's proposed single width, single inlet type fans, while others proposed double width, double inlet type fans. Some vendors proposed radial blade fans while others proposed backward curved or airfoil fans. The degree of wear protection also differed significantly. This paper discusses various topics that are important when selecting a fan and drive for this application. Topics discussed are: the process requirements and conditions, the options available for fans and drives, the advantages and disadvantages of fans and drives available, and the impacts of each fan and drive on capital and operating costs.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"2 5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115718019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Increasing cement grinding capacity with vertical roller mill technology","authors":"G. R. Roy","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006507","url":null,"abstract":"With the many large-scale plant expansions made in the US in recent years, there has been a need to use new and complex burning and emission control technologies to comply with modem emission regulations. However, in many cases these same plants have chosen to use very traditional technology for finish grinding-typically a ball mill and separator. With today's power price issues in the US, and the large experience base that the rest of the world has with the use of new technology in finish grinding, the US market is considering the use of modern vertical roller mill technology for cement grinding. This paper discusses the different options available for upgrading the capacity of an existing plant, provides comparisons of operating costs, simplicity of operation, product quality considerations, etc., based on the OK mill project at Phoenix Cement Company (PCC) as the first vertical mill for cement grinding in the US.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122111329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Spotting drives for large motors","authors":"B. Dick","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006496","url":null,"abstract":"High power line-fed, constant speed motors sometimes must be operated at very low speed for controlled positioning of the attached load equipment. This process is referred to as 'spotting' or 'inching'. Examples include cement grinding mills (both raw and finish) and metal processing rolls. These motors are usually medium voltage (>2300 V). Two methods of spotting motors have been used in the past: (1) bumping the motor with the medium voltage motor starter, and (2) an electromechanical inverter. This paper describes the application of a low voltage (460 V) PWM adjustable speed drive to medium voltage motors for spotting purposes. The drive is capable of rotating a synchronous or induction motor at low speed under manual control to position the machine attached to the motor to a desired position.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130137268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Low NO/sub x/ rotary kiln burner technology: design principles & case study","authors":"M. Vaccaro","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006513","url":null,"abstract":"In the coming years, numerous cement plants in USA could be forced to comply with tightening air emission regulations especially with regard to nitrogen oxides (NO/sub x/). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is currently considering low NO/sub x/ rotary kiln burners as a cost effective and efficient choice for NO/sub x/ reduction in cement kilns. This paper discusses the principles behind the design of low NO/sub x/ kiln burner and presents data gathered from research on an industrially scaled cement kiln. Finally, the results in NO/sub x/ emission reduction by means of a low NO/sub x/ burner application on a rotary cement kiln in Europe are presented.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116467451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recovery of industrial heat in the cement industry by means of the ORC process","authors":"H. Legmann","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006482","url":null,"abstract":"The 1,500 kW organic Rankine cycle heat recovery system at the Heidelberger Zement AG Plant in Lengfurt is the first of such systems supplied to the cement industry. This nonpolluting power plant recovers the unused heat available from the grate cooler and generates electricity on a continuous basis without interfering with the core, clinker production process. Operation of the power plant results in an annual CO/sub 2/ emissions reduction of 7,600t equivalent to 29.1% related to the CO/sub 2/ amount correlated to the electrical energy used in the plant and 2.63%, related to the total produced CO/sub 2/.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129035720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Existing mill capacity doubled developments in grinding process","authors":"S. Strasser","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006508","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006508","url":null,"abstract":"The tube mill is still the most common machine in the cement industry for grinding clinker. Large scale production upgrades of tube mills have been available since 1990, when the roller press has been set up for semi-finish-grinding. The major reasons for upgradings are: production increase, lower energy consumption and the market demand for higher cement qualities. All three arguments should be fulfilled for the cement mill conversion, introduced in the paper. A pregrinding circuit, consisting of a roller press and a separator has been selected, to more than double the capacity of the existing tube mill. While this project was one of the first of its nature, a number of problems have been encountered. Finally, a second upgrading step had to follow the first one, partly replacing major equipment. A new process, even new machines have been introduced, giving satisfactory results. Finally, it has become a new standard for todays applications. The project introduced is an example for a number of grinding plants that still need the second step of upgrade.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129327831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Options for the cement industry in the deregulated power era","authors":"G. Miranda","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006476","url":null,"abstract":"The California energy crisis has brought electric power deregulation to the forefront for electricity users in the US. Could what happened in California occur in other states? Cement companies are asking themselves what they can do to prepare for the consequences of electric power deregulation in the US. This paper gives the cement manufacturer an overview of the current electric power industry and the trends in that industry. The paper then discusses concerns about deregulation and outlines different options that users might consider to address their concerns. Topics covered include distributed generation, power transmission, power quality, power distribution and options for the cement manufacturer. These options include power monitoring, electricity rate structures, distributed and alternative forms of generation, rental equipment, and power quality issues.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131963489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Environmental considerations for preheater design","authors":"S. W. Miller","doi":"10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006503","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/CITCON.2002.1006503","url":null,"abstract":"In June 2002 the new MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology) rules will go into effect. These new rules represent the tightest emissions regulations to date and will have an effect on new and upgraded cement production lines hereafter. The MACT rules do not regulate NO/sub x/ or SO/sub 2/ and CO is only regulated when firing waste fuels; however, each state regulates these emissions for a new cement production line. It is important to note that states can mandate even lower limits than those given in the MACT rule and add additional emission requirements. As the emission limits get tighter and tighter, it becomes critical to be able to accurately predict gaseous emissions and incorporate the proper system design to meet permit requirements. A number of possibilities exist to minimize gaseous emissions. These include systems designs, like the low NO calciner, and \"tailpipe\" designs, like the wet scrubber. Some methods are much simpler and less expensive than others. In some instances the viability of a new production line can depend on the extent of added costs required to achieve environmental compliance. This paper focuses on emissions of NO/sub x/ SO/sub 2/, CO, and THC, and the various methods that can be used to control these emissions within current limits.","PeriodicalId":103359,"journal":{"name":"IEEE-IAS/PCS 2002 Cement Industry Technical Conference. Conference Record (Cat. No.02CH37282)","volume":"48 22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124218899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}