A good start - Kjøpsvik

The Kjøpsvik plant shown here was the fi rst in the world to install HOTDISC combustion. FLSmidth supplies complete alternative fuel solutions that let cement and mineral producers use up to 100% waste-derived and biomass fuel in their pyroprocessing installations - without sacrifi cing production capacity or the quality of their product.

FLSmidth was commissioned to install their first HOTDISC reactor at the plant in Kjøpsvik back in 2002. It has been in continuous operation ever since.
 

The HOTDISC system has made it possible to efficiently burn waste fuels such as tyres, plastics and wood chips in an environmentally sound way. The plant has achieved a reduction in fossil fuel consumption of approximately 40%.

The NORCEM plant produces 518,000 tons of clinker and 470,000 tons of cement and substitutes 40-60% calciner fuel (approx.2 –3 tons of tyre).

Emissions of NOx have dropped by about 15%, with no negative impact on the clinker quality or kiln availability.