Using olive kernels as an environmentally friendly alternative Fuel in the Cement Industry

The use of alternative fuels in clinker production processes is becoming common practice around the world. However, with regards to time and cost e% ciency, it is important that cement plants have access to readily available and ready-to-feed alternative fuels.

In this paper, Dirk Lechtenberg describes how clinker production plants are making use of the waste matter derived from the production one of the cooking industry’s most popular ingredients – olive oil.