Cement, Energy and Environment

Impacts and benefits · Energy Savings: Plant had reduced Overall Specific energy consump on from 39.87 to 34.87 from 2011- 12 to 2014-15. · Financial implica ons: Total cost incurred for carrying above improvements was 28.3 Lacs (Approx.) Increased cost of grinding media –Rs.12, 000, 00 DBC installa on cost: - 4500000 Nibs separator (Root blower) Cost – Rs.1, 30,000 Total Cost (Rs.) - 58, 30,000 · Payback period: The payback period is short, less than 1 year, as the plant increased the produc on rate (TPH) of cement mill 3 a er implementa on of this project Figure 3: Cement Mill 3, TPH (year 2011-12 to year 2014-15) 81