Cement Production
Cement production is an energy intensive industrial process that requires heat to be supplied at high temperature levels under the constraints of gas-solid heat exchange phenomena and the kinetics of chemical reactions.
Cement production is an energy intensive industrial process that requires heat to be supplied at high temperature levels under the constraints of gas-solid heat exchange phenomena and the kinetics of chemical reactions.
Topmost in the hierarchy of significant environmental hazards that could be adduced to cement production industries revolves around allergenic complications to respiratory system challenges. ... atmosphere Review Health Risk and Environmental Assessment of Cement Production in Nigeria Mmemek-Abasi Etim 1, *, Kunle Babaremu 2, Justin …
The DENR has pushed cement plants to burn plastic municipal wastes as alternative fuel to help address the country's solid waste problem. But critics are raising health concerns. They're also urging the government to focus on requiring manufacturers to reduce plastic production instead.
Even in the 21st century, millions of people are working daily in a dusty environment. They are exposed to different types of health hazards such as fume, gases and dust, which are risk factors in developing occupational disease. Cement industry is involved in the development of structure of this ad …
Cement manufacturing involves the significant production of SO2, NOx, and CO connected to adverse health effects on humans. Sensitive populations such as infants, the aged, and persons having …
The negative health effects of cement plant exposure are well-known in industrial settings, but they are less well-known among the general public who live near plants. The broad objective of the review was to provide a detailed systematic analysis of the global situation of the cement industry, including generation, pollution, impact on …
Environmental Impacts of Cement Production. Between 4 and 8% of the world's total CO2 emissions come from concrete, which has a complicated environmental impact that is influenced by its manufacture, applications, and direct effects on infrastructure and buildings.Cement, which has its own environmental and social effects in addition to …
The cement industry is a significant greenhouse gases emitter mainly due to the calcinations of raw materials and the combustions of fuels. This paper investigates on the environmental performances of …
The rapid expansion of urbanization and construction activities has led to a significant increase in cement production worldwide, resulting in a surge in cement waste generation. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the repercussions of cement waste on soil fertility and crop productivity, emphasizing its critical implications …
The objective of this research is to identify the environmental impacts of cement industry, propose solutions, and improve the sustainability of the cement industry. The main environmental issues ...
This article explores the environmental footprint of portland cement production and future emissions regulations and looks at the issues surrounding its most common replacement, fly ash.
How to control the risks from work with cement based products, like concrete or mortar, that can cause serious skin problems such as dermatitis and burns.
The carbon footprint of cement industries has been a major environmental issue in recent decades. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), use of Supplementa…
Until the overall emissions are cut worldwide, the environment will continue to be polluted with over 4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually due to this industry. So, what can be done about concrete to save the environment? Check out what Keegan …
Air pollution from lime and cement-producing plants is seen as a severe instigator of occupational health hazards and work-related life threats, negatively …
This research quantifies GHG and air pollutant emissions from concrete and mortar production (herein referred to as concrete production) as well as the climate and health consequences of those ...
The cement industry has excelled in areas which are within its control. However, the constraints and limitations of the three main infrastructure support needed, which are mainly in the public sector and under the domain of the government, namely coal, transportation, particularly railways, and power, have been severely impacting the …
Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. Safety issues exist in all phases of concrete production, including the manufacture of portland cement and pre-cast concrete products, as well as during the use of concrete in construction.
This study examines the consequences of cement production on the environment and possible solutions to global warming. A rise in cement production has led to a decline in …
Hazards" (1988); World Bank Technical Paper Number 154, "Industrial Hazard Management" section of Chapter 10 – Energy and Industry, Vol. III of the Environmental Assessment Sourcebook (1991); and Environmental Assessment Sourcebook Update Number 21, "Environmental Hazard and Risk Assessment" (1997).
8 Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and Adaptive ... The limestone mined is used chiefly for the manufacturing of cement, lime and edible lime etc. Scientific studies revealed that loss of ...
This study examines the consequences of cement production on the environment and possible solutions to global warming. A rise in cement production has led to a decline in nonrenewable resources like limestone. Extracting resources from …
Concrete and other cementitious materials have both environmental advantages and disadvantages. This article takes a look at how these materials are made, then reviews a number of environmental considerations relating to their production, use, and eventual disposal.
The cement industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the United States. Cement manufacturers comply with stringent requirements under environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations, and have invested billions of dollars in minimizing emissions and waste, reducing energy consumption, and using lower-carbon raw …
The evolution of the Ethiopian cement industry can be delineated into three noteworthy phases: the commencement of cement production and modernization until 1984, a surge in construction ...
Ten Indian cement manufacturing industry is taken to illustrate the proposed three-phase methodology. Finally, the result of the analysis offers an effective decision support tool to the Indian cement industry to eliminate and overcome barriers to mitigation strategies adoption and build their green image in the market.
It has numerous uses: as a major component in cement concrete, raw material in glass and metal-processing industries; as aggregate for the base of the road, building materials, chemical feedstock for the production of lime; as soil conditioner, industrial water treatment and many more.
Here, we show worldwide concrete production contributes approximately 7.8% of nitrogen oxide emissions, 4.8% of sulfur oxide emissions, 5.2% of particulate …
IMPACTS OF CEMENT INDUSTRY ON ENVIRONMENT ... The major environment health and safety issues associated with cement production are emissions to air and energy use. Cement manufacturing requires ...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule that would regulate the power sector and industrial sources, including cement plants, for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, beginning in 2026.