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MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC VALUE THROUGH ENERGY RECOVERY OPTIMIZATION IN CLINKER COOLERS: A FOCUSED CASE STUDY

Chijioke Obioma Nnanna
Published 20 January 2025
Vol. 11, No. 4 (2023)
pp. 15-28
CC BY 4.0
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    Chijioke Obioma Nnanna
    BUA Cement PLC, Nigeria.
    NG

The manufacturing of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is renowned for its high energy consumption, with energy
costs accounting for over thirty percent of production expenses. Cement industries collectively utilize at least five
percent of the total global industrial energy. Addressing energy inefficiencies in this sector requires optimizing the
pyro system and enhancing energy recovery in the clinker cooler. Various types of clinker coolers, including grate,
planetary, shaft, and rotary clinker coolers, offer potential avenues for improving energy efficiency and reducing
environmental impact. By implementing strategies to enhance energy recovery and optimize cooling processes,
cement industries can mitigate energy losses and achieve greater sustainability

JournalApplied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Journal
ISSN3064-8408
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 4 (2023)
Pages15-28
Published20 January 2025
Access Open Access
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Nnanna, C. (2025). MAXIMIZING ECONOMIC VALUE THROUGH ENERGY RECOVERY OPTIMIZATION IN CLINKER COOLERS: A FOCUSED CASE STUDY. Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology Journal, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 15-28

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