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Comparative Analysis Of Coal, Fuel Oil And Natural Gas For Cement Production
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1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The choice of fuel is attained by
comparative analysis of coal, fuel oil and natural gas in cement
production. In comparing these fuels, the following problem arises:-
ï‚· Knowledge of the physio- chemical properties of coal, fuel oil and natural gas.
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Knowledge of the green houses gases (GHG) emitted by each of these
fuel, their level of emission and their effects on the environment and
humans health (esp. cement workers).
ï‚· Knowledge of the cost and availability of coal, fuel oil and natural gas.
1.3 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The aims of this research work is to;
ï‚· Study the physical and chemical properties of coal, fuel oil and natural gas.
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Gain knowledge on the green house gases (GHG) emitted, their effect on
the environment and humans health and the level of emission from each
fuel.
ï‚· Study coal, fuel oil and natural gas in relation to cost and availability.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
With
the growth in industrialization today, this study will offer numerous
values both to the cement industry and staff, the environment and
society at large.
It will choose an economical and less hazardous fuel and techniques for cement production.
Also,
it will help in the selection of techniques /fuel that will reduce the
emission of green house gases (GHG) from cement industries to the
environment. This gases emitted causes acid rain, smog etc. which can
cause cancer to human and destroys plant lives.
In terms of
infrastructural development, an economical fuel for production will lead
to a reduction in the cost of cement, thereby encouraging the
development of buildings and Government in development of roads,
bridges, and other construction- oriented projects.
This study will
also give students of chemical engineering and other related courses an
insight of these fuels with their different environmental implications,
properties and choice of fuel when combustion of fuel is required.
1.5 SCOPE AND LIMITATION
This
study would have covered all the Nigerian cement industries but due to
time and cost of analysis, it is limited to three(3) cement industries
namely:- Dangote Cement in Gboko -Benue State, United Cement Company in
Calabar - Cross River State(UniCem), and Nigerian Cement Company in
Nkalagu -Ebonyi State
(NigerCem) of which each uses Fuel oil, natural gas and coal respectively as energy source.
The
intention of the study is to cover the effects of coal, fuel oil and
natural gas in the production of cement with reference to cost, storage
and handling, availability, product quality and environmental impact.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study is a comparative analysis of the use of coal, fuel oil and natural gas for cement production noting their physical and chemical properties, cost and availability, impact on the environment and human health. Out of the seven cement manufacturing industries in Nigeria, three industries use these fuels were selected for the study. The industries are NigerCem –Ebonyi state, Dangote cement –Benue state and UniCem -Cross river state. Questionnaires were used to gather informat ... Continue reading---
