TECHNICAL PREPARATION 37
S. No. Action taken
(Equipment)
Benefits LocationsE Cost saving initiatives
1 Provision of extra
insulation of
around 100 mm
over standard- Reduction in
radiation losses
resulting in lower fuel
consumption- Pre-heater
2 Provision of
graphite kiln
inlet and outlet
seal- Reduction in fuel and
power consumption- Kiln
3 Provision of gas
analyser for kiln
inlet- Reduction in fuel and
power consumption- Kiln
4 Latest technology
low primary air
burner- Reduction in fuel and
power consumption- Kiln
5 Provision of
turbo blower- Reduction in power
consumption and
maintenance- Kiln and
calciner firing
- Kiln and
6 Provision of heat
resistant paint
(internal and
external surface)- Reduction in
radiation losses
resulting in lower fuel
consumption - Enhanced shell life
- Pre-heater, kiln,
and TAD
- Pre-heater, kiln,
7 Process bag
filters to be
designed for
pressure drop
<80 mmwg- Reduction in power
consumption and
increased bag life- RABH and coal
mill bag filter
- RABH and coal
8 All nuisance
bag filters static
pressure <150–
170 mmwg- Reduction in power
consumption and
increased bag life- Complete plant
9 Provision of
high efficiencies
IE3 motors with
10% over speed
design- Reduction in power
consumption- Complete plant