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Alternative fuels handling system at a cement plant in Turkey

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This case study presents a typical system for material handling installed at a cement plant in the northern part of Turkey. Customized Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) is delivered in compressed bales and will finally be used in the calciner to reduce the consumption of conventional fossil fuels.

FLSmidth is a leading provider of cement know-how and equipment with more than over 130 years of combined knowledge of the entire value chain from source to product and also emissions. With 25 years of dedicated experience FLSmidth also offers solutions for dosing and handling of solid alternative fuels and shows the industry a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, which excels in creating unique systems tailored to the specific requirements of any clients.

This case study shows a typical example of such a material handling plant installed at a cement plant in the north of Turkey. Here...

TEXT Peter Erbel and Benjamin Becker, FLSmidth Wadgassen GmbH, Wadgassen/Germany

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