7.2 Reduction in Specific Power Consumption
Consideration Data UOM Value
Increase in Kiln
Slope from 3.5 to 4%
Power Savings Kwh/t 0.27
Monitory Benefits
per Annum
Rs. In Lacs/
Annum
=0.27x7200x330x5.5
= 35.28
Increase in Kiln Slope
from 3.5 to 4.5 %
Power Savings Kwh/t 0.47
Monitory Benefits
per Annum
Rs. In Lacs/
Annum
=0.47x7200x330x5.5
= 61.42
7.3 Conclusion
Based on above calculations it is evident that increased slope of kiln is always
beneficial but its limit to be studied properly with available raw mix burn ability to
achieve stable operation.