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Video: Mid Kiln Feed with Overhead Chute

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Video: Precalciner Suspension Burner for Whole Tires

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Video: Suspension Burner Feed System

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This was phase two of a three phase project for a whole tire suspension burning system for a precalciner of the plant’s existing cement kiln. This included a hook elevator, conveying system, and auotmated ram for the suspension burner.

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Environmental Compliance Links

  • CO2 Reporting for Cement Industry From the GNR Project of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, this interactive page links worldwide carbon-related data for several variables and regions.
  • EPA – Tire Derived Fuel A great resource for quick facts and detailed reports on Tire Derived Fuel
  • EPA: Cement Sector Report on Alternative Fuels (2008) This 100+ page report features a run-down of alternative fuel usage in the US cement industry, including anecdotal reports from plants experimenting with new fuels like carpet waste and oil filter fluff. (PDF)
  • IEA: Cement Industry Roadmap This 2-page graphic PDF is the IEA’s 50-year outlook for carbon emissions reduction from 2010 out to 2050
  • India: Co-Processing Guidelines Released 02/10: CPCB co-processing guidelines for cement kilns in India.
  • State Solid Waste Management Plans (PDF) Links to state sites, their policies and programs relating to reuse and recycling of solid waste.

Fun Stuff

  • LIVESTRONG.COM: The Benefits of Recycling Tires This article from LIVESTRONG.COM runs down the major benefits for recycling tires.

Tire Derived Fuel Links

  • EPA – Tire Derived Fuel A great resource for quick facts and detailed reports on Tire Derived Fuel
  • EPA Fact Sheet on Tire Derived Fuel (PDF) Easy reference guide that addresses frequent community concerns about TDF
  • India: Co-Processing Guidelines Released 02/10: CPCB co-processing guidelines for cement kilns in India.
  • LIVESTRONG.COM: The Benefits of Recycling Tires This article from LIVESTRONG.COM runs down the major benefits for recycling tires.
  • Monthly Coal Prices Graph that updates the montly IMF prices for Australian Thermal Coal – set to track 2011
  • Myths and Facts about Cement Kilns The CKRC addresses many public misconceptions about cement kiln emissions, with focus on tire-derived fuel.
  • Rubber Manufacturers Association The RMA’s Scrap Tire resource library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for studies and articles about tire waste and tire derived fuel
  • Scrap Tire Characteristics A composite breakdown of typical tire fuel in its various forms. From the Rubber Manufacturers Association.
  • South Africa Waste Tyre Project A comprehensive look at South Africa’s new waste tyre policy. Includes guidelines for distributors, transporters and processors of tire waste.
  • State Solid Waste Management Plans (PDF) Links to state sites, their policies and programs relating to reuse and recycling of solid waste.
  • UN: Environmentally Sound Management of Used Tyres (DOC) This document provides the latest proposed guidelines from the UN Basel Convention on tyre waste management.

Trade Association Links

  • Cement Manufacturing Literature Database Hundreds of searchable articles archived on the PCA website
  • Cement Sustainability Initiative A global effort from 23 cement industry manufacturers to achieve sustainabile development. Links to articles and data on fuel replacement.
  • Portland Cement Association Official website of the Portland Cement Association
  • Rubber Manufacturers Association The RMA’s Scrap Tire resource library is a comprehensive clearinghouse for studies and articles about tire waste and tire derived fuel

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