Recommended Guidelines for Solid Fuel Use in the Cement Industry

This book presents recommended guidelines for solid fuel use in the cement industry. Solid fuel use at cement plants in North America includes bituminous and sub-bituminous coal, petroleum coke, or a combination of these materials. The authors provide guidelines for the safe use of pulverized solid fuel. Topics include discussion of the National Fire Protection Association and FM Global fire and explosion prevention standards, fire and explosion hazards in this industry, fuel handling, fuel system descriptions, engineering design theory, kiln system operations, electrical equipment, instrumentation, safety interlocks, maintenance and training, and applicable codes. The authors include a section on new technology used for fire and explosion prevention, including deflagration venting.

• Corporate Authors:

  Portland Cement Association

  5420 Old Orchard Road
  Skokie, IL  United States  60077
• Authors:
  • Young, G L
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 73p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bituminous materials; Cement; Coal; Coke; Design engineering; Explosions; Fire prevention; Industries; Maintenance; Occupational safety; Safety; Training
• Identifier Terms: National Fire Protection Association
• Uncontrolled Terms: Solid fuel
• Subject Areas: Design; Education and Training; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01054246
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 2007 1:37PM