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Article: Testing alternative fuels in brick manufacturing: as the interest in alternative fuels continues to rise, calorimetery will become increasingly necessary for kiln operations to test for quality and emissions.(special section: brick & clay record)
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- Ceramic Industry
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- August 1, 2008
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While natural gas is the most frequently used fuel for kiln firing, some brick manufacturers are beginning to utilize readily available alternative solid fuels like coal or sawdust. These alternative solid fuel sources can potentially shield brick manufacturers from the price volatility of the natural gas market. As the interest in alternative fuels and their economic value continues to rise, calorimetery will become increasingly necessary for kiln operations to test for quality and emissions.
The most energy-intensive area of the brick manufacturing process is the operation of the kiln. The most corn mon type is a tunnel kiln with a separate ...
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