Alternative fuels and raw materials in cement kilns: cement quality and concrete performance
Fact Sheet 7
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Fact Sheet
Abstract
Identifies which wastes are used as alternative fuels, or alternative raw materials, how using waste-derived fuels in cement manufacture is regulated, how stakeholder dialogue is undertaken, whether its use affects cement quality or concrete properties, and the extent of industry’s commitment to health and safety.
Author
Taylor, M. G.
History
Document no.: ST/FS/7. Previously published by BCA as Fact Sheet 7:2006 "Using wastes as fuel and raw materials in cement kilns: cement quality and concrete performance (includes Revision 1 dated December 2006 and Revision 2 dated March 2008)". Revision 3 - published by MPA 10 April 2012. Revision 4 - published by MPAC: 25 March 2013. Revision 5 - published 27 July 2015.
Subjects
- Environmental issues/energy
- Materials
- In situ concrete/cement
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
Previously known as the British Cement Association before merging with the Quarry Products Association and The Concrete Centre to form the Mineral Products Association, MPA Cement is the trade and research organisation representing the UK's cement industry at national and European levels.
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