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Valorization of Biomass and Industrial Wastes as Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Cement Production

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  • Ofelia Rivera Sasso

    (Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, S.C. (CIMAV), Av. Miguel de Cervantes #120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico)

  • Caleb Carreño Gallardo

    (Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, S.C. (CIMAV), Av. Miguel de Cervantes #120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico)

  • David Martin Soto Castillo

    (GCC, Gerencia de Investigacion y Desarrollo, Vicente Suarez y Sexta S/N, Zona Industrial Nombre de Dios, Chihuahua 31105, Mexico)

  • Omar Farid Ojeda Farias

    (GCC, Gerencia de Investigacion y Desarrollo, Vicente Suarez y Sexta S/N, Zona Industrial Nombre de Dios, Chihuahua 31105, Mexico)

  • Martin Bojorquez Carrillo

    (GCC, Gerencia de Investigacion y Desarrollo, Vicente Suarez y Sexta S/N, Zona Industrial Nombre de Dios, Chihuahua 31105, Mexico)

  • Carolina Prieto Gomez

    (GCC, Gerencia de Investigacion y Desarrollo, Vicente Suarez y Sexta S/N, Zona Industrial Nombre de Dios, Chihuahua 31105, Mexico)

  • Jose Martin Herrera Ramirez

    (Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, S.C. (CIMAV), Av. Miguel de Cervantes #120, Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Chihuahua 31136, Mexico
    GCC, Gerencia de Investigacion y Desarrollo, Vicente Suarez y Sexta S/N, Zona Industrial Nombre de Dios, Chihuahua 31105, Mexico)

Abstract

The cement industry contributes around 7% of global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, mainly from the combustion of fuels and limestone decomposition during clinker production. Using alternative fuels derived from wastes is a key strategy to reduce these emissions. However, alternative fuels vary in composition and heating value, so selecting appropriate ones is crucial to maintain clinker quality and manufacturing processes while minimizing environmental impact. This study evaluated various biomass and industrial wastes as potential alternative fuels, characterizing them based on proximate analysis, elemental and oxide composition, lower heating value, and bulk density. Sawdust, pecan nutshell, industrial hose waste, and plastic waste emerged as viable options as they met the suggested thresholds for heating value, chloride, moisture, and ash content. Industrial hose waste and plastic waste were most favorable with the highest heating values while meeting all the criteria. Conversely, wind blade waste, tire-derived fuel, and automotive shredder residue did not meet all the recommended criteria. Therefore, blending them with alternative and fossil fuels is necessary to preserve clinker quality and facilitate combustion. The findings of this research will serve as the basis for developing a computational model to optimize the blending of alternative fuels with fossil fuels for cement production.

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  • Ofelia Rivera Sasso & Caleb Carreño Gallardo & David Martin Soto Castillo & Omar Farid Ojeda Farias & Martin Bojorquez Carrillo & Carolina Prieto Gomez & Jose Martin Herrera Ramirez, 2024. "Valorization of Biomass and Industrial Wastes as Alternative Fuels for Sustainable Cement Production," Clean Technol., MDPI, vol. 6(2), pages 1-12, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jcltec:v:6:y:2024:i:2:p:42-825:d:1414664
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