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Some cement plants have started to use alternative fuels and raw materials to achieve their sustainability goals and reduce their environmental impact. In this context, biowaste, including compost, can be used as an alternative fuel or raw material in cement plants.
RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) is an alternative fuel obtained from non-recyclable waste from households, industry and commerce. This waste is sorted and processed in a mechanical-biological waste treatment plant (MBT) to convert it into a high-quality fuel that can be used as a substitute for conventional fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. In cement plants, RDF is often used as a substitute fuel to reduce the need for conventional fuels and at the same time promote the energy recovery of waste.
Energy generation
Compost can be used as a fuel in cement kilns to generate heat needed for the burning process. By burning compost, energy can be recovered that is used to produce cement, which can lead to a reduction in the need for conventional fuels such as coal.
Saving resources
The use of compost as a fuel in cement plants helps to conserve resources by utilizing biowaste in a sensible way. Instead of compost ending up in landfill sites or being disposed of elsewhere, it can be used as a source of energy in cement works, reducing the environmental impact of landfill.Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Compared to conventional fuels such as coal or natural gas, burning compost in cement kilns can lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. As compost contains organic materials, its combustion releases fewer carbon-containing gases, which contributes to lower overall greenhouse gas emissions.Closing nutrient cycles
The incineration of compost in cement plants can help to return nutrients from organic materials to the production cycle. The ash produced during the incineration of compost can be used as a mineral fertilizer or soil conditioner, which contributes to the sustainable use of resources.