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Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant

Refuse Derived Fuel is energy derived from converting various wastes including municipal solid waste, industrial waste and other combustible components into alternative fuels as a coal substitute. This sustainable technology can significantly reduce the carbon footprint and provide additional enviro...

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Main Authors:	Karpan, Balasubramaniam, Abdul Raman, Abdul Aziz, Rahim, Razuana, Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine Taieb, Buthiyappan, Archina
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Published:	Springer Netherlands 2022
Subjects:	TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
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spelling	my.um.eprints.420072023-10-18T06:20:40Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/42007/ Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant Karpan, Balasubramaniam Abdul Raman, Abdul Aziz Rahim, Razuana Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine Taieb Buthiyappan, Archina TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering Refuse Derived Fuel is energy derived from converting various wastes including municipal solid waste, industrial waste and other combustible components into alternative fuels as a coal substitute. This sustainable technology can significantly reduce the carbon footprint and provide additional environmental credentials, as, without these energy recovery techniques, the non-recyclable waste would be disposed of in landfills or incinerated. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the carbon footprint of industrial wastes-based solid fuel (IWSF) using a life cycle assessment approach developed using a mixture of hazardous waste and biomass. The utilization of hazardous waste to produce solid fuel and its usage as a substitute fuel in cement kilns is relatively a novel approach. The simple and structured carbon footprint method used in this study has considered the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation of waste, manufacturing of IWSF, waste disposal, IWSF utilization in the cement manufacturing plant, and IWSF end of life. The feasibility of cofiring IWSF at a rate of 5 tons/h (10% of IWSF) with coal in the cement kiln and the GHG emissions associated with replacing the coal with IWSF are investigated. The overall carbon footprint of the IWSF is quantified in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and represented in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO(2)e). The evaluations estimated that the carbon footprint of using a mixture of IWSF and coal is equal to 0.185 kg CO(2)e. MJ(-1). The findings indicate that replacing solar panels and 70% of conventional fluorescent lamps at the IWSF manufacturing plant with LED bulbs could reduce 24.8% and 45.5% of energy, respectively. In summary, the results showed that cofiring IWSF at a rate of 5 tonnes/h in cement kilns could help reduce CO2 emissions, lower clinker production costs due to the use of cheaper fuel, and promote sustainability. GRAPHICS] . Springer Netherlands 2022-08 Article PeerReviewed Karpan, Balasubramaniam and Abdul Raman, Abdul Aziz and Rahim, Razuana and Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine Taieb and Buthiyappan, Archina (2022) Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 13 (8). pp. 3723-3735. ISSN 1877-2641, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-022-01761-6 <https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-022-01761-6>. 10.1007/s12649-022-01761-6
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spellingShingle	TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering Karpan, Balasubramaniam Abdul Raman, Abdul Aziz Rahim, Razuana Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine Taieb Buthiyappan, Archina Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant
description	Refuse Derived Fuel is energy derived from converting various wastes including municipal solid waste, industrial waste and other combustible components into alternative fuels as a coal substitute. This sustainable technology can significantly reduce the carbon footprint and provide additional environmental credentials, as, without these energy recovery techniques, the non-recyclable waste would be disposed of in landfills or incinerated. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the carbon footprint of industrial wastes-based solid fuel (IWSF) using a life cycle assessment approach developed using a mixture of hazardous waste and biomass. The utilization of hazardous waste to produce solid fuel and its usage as a substitute fuel in cement kilns is relatively a novel approach. The simple and structured carbon footprint method used in this study has considered the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation of waste, manufacturing of IWSF, waste disposal, IWSF utilization in the cement manufacturing plant, and IWSF end of life. The feasibility of cofiring IWSF at a rate of 5 tons/h (10% of IWSF) with coal in the cement kiln and the GHG emissions associated with replacing the coal with IWSF are investigated. The overall carbon footprint of the IWSF is quantified in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and represented in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO(2)e). The evaluations estimated that the carbon footprint of using a mixture of IWSF and coal is equal to 0.185 kg CO(2)e. MJ(-1). The findings indicate that replacing solar panels and 70% of conventional fluorescent lamps at the IWSF manufacturing plant with LED bulbs could reduce 24.8% and 45.5% of energy, respectively. In summary, the results showed that cofiring IWSF at a rate of 5 tonnes/h in cement kilns could help reduce CO2 emissions, lower clinker production costs due to the use of cheaper fuel, and promote sustainability. GRAPHICS] .
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author	Karpan, Balasubramaniam Abdul Raman, Abdul Aziz Rahim, Razuana Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine Taieb Buthiyappan, Archina
author_facet	Karpan, Balasubramaniam Abdul Raman, Abdul Aziz Rahim, Razuana Aroua, Mohamed Kheireddine Taieb Buthiyappan, Archina
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title	Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant
title_short	Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant
title_full	Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant
title_fullStr	Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant
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Carbon footprint evaluation of industrial wastes based solid fuel in the context of its use in a cement plant

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