Alternative fuels: Challenges in receiving, preparation, storage and blending

Starting with the receiving of material, the paper will show the various segments for processing, storage and on-site transport which are required in any project for the use of solid alternative fuels. The importance of being able to blend different fuel types/qualities will be emphasized. The cement plant can improve the consistency of alternative fuels by blending the different fuel qualities into a most possible consistent mix before the final transport to the dosing device. In a separate chapter the paper will address the importance of on-site transportation of solid alternative fuels as a way to provide options in existing plant layouts. Vecoplan develops these systems together with the customers on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the current requirements, but also under consideration for possible future developments. With full in-house engineering, Vecoplan is not only able to design complete systems, but also to follow through with manufacturing the equipment at its factory in Germany and full responsibility for installation and start-up. Being in business since 1969, Vecoplan offers the customer to benefit from over 25 years of worldwide experience in the cement industry with almost any type of material, and with throughput rates of over 60t/hr for large MSW processing lines.