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Emission reduction through process integration and exploration of alternatives for sustainable clinker manufacturing

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The cement industry is undeniably critical for the global economy. However, they are also the largest energy consumers in the world. The clinker manufacturing process causes gaseous emissions like nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter. There is scope for various technologies to be used in the cement manufacturing process for reducing emissions and energy consumption. This paper presents an analysis of various emission reduction approaches using alternative techniques/raw materials, energy saving (thermal and electrical) methods, process optimization/modifications, carbon capture and storage. However, financial and technical challenges remain significant barriers against sustainability initiatives in the clinker manufacturing process. Practical and feasible methods were applied to reduce nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and particulate matter emissions during the clinker manufacturing process. This study also shows the application of pinch technology for more economical energy usage. This study was conducted in the premises of Emami Cement Limited, Balodabazar (Chhattisgarh State), India.

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(Source Indian Bureau of Mines 58th edition Cement, Indian Minerals year book 2019)

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Source Emami Cement Limited Manufacturing Process and EU-27 for types of cement and their compositions

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Source Emami Cement Limited Manufacturing Process laboratory analysis report

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Source Emami Cement Limited, monitored gas and materials temperature profile of the systems

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The present study was supported by the Manager, Department of process, quality control and environment, M/s Emami Cement Limited, Village Risda and Dhandhani, Baloda Bazar, Chhattisgarh, India, 493332.

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YKV conceptulized the idea, analyzed the work and wrote the initial draft. DG also helped in writing and incorporating some ecorrections in the initial draft. BM and PG supervised the whole work and edited the entire Mmanuscript.

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Verma, Y.K., Ghime, D., Mazumdar, B. et al. Emission reduction through process integration and exploration of alternatives for sustainable clinker manufacturing. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 20, 13329–13346 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04754-7

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