The performance and economics of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems are affected by the array spacing. Increasing the array spacing implies reducing the impact of shading, but at the same time, it increases the land purchase/preparation costs and the wiring costs. A number of technical and economic factors are involved when selecting an optimum array spacing.
Learn More· What is X-ray Powder Diffraction (XRD) X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) is a rapid analytical technique primarily used for phase identification of a crystalline material and can provide information on unit cell dimensions. The analyzed material is finely ground, homogenized, and average bulk composition is determined.
Learn MoreOther factors to be considered in the design of process plants are: Short design, engineering and construction schedules and getting the plant on stream as quickly as possible. Minimizing or even eliminating field rework, which significantly increases plant construction costs.
Learn More· The share of value added in construction as a percentage in GDP also increases as per capita GDP increases. The share of the valued added in construction as a percentage to GDP was found to be around 3–5% for developing countries and 5–8% for more developed countries over the period of 1955–1965 (Turin, 1969).
Learn More· Jousi A., Risk engineering is an important role in cement manufacturing process to eliminate the hazards, examine the performance, to analysis the losses, identify the hazards, providing recommendation, proper record keeping maintained (previous records), Risk engineering. Control all the tasks such as guarding information, behavior of works to
Learn MoreWhen analyzing a process, experiments are often used to evaluate which process inputs have a significant impact on the process output, and what the target level of those inputs should be to achieve a desired result (output). Experiments can be designed in many different ways to collect this information. Design of Experiments (DOE) is also
Learn MoreNon-maintenance related downtime may be attributed to lack of demand, an interruption in raw material supply or production scheduling delays beyond the control of the maintenance function. Asset utilization is also a function of operating rate, quality and yield losses, etc. In each of these areas maintenance may be a factor but it is not the only
Learn More· Framework for design life calculation End of life index and its threshold. In this paper, the term 'design life' is defined as the period during which the
Learn More· In the cement industry coal mill fans are used to supply the required air for burning coal and remove the exhaust gases produced after burning. This is where the coal is grinded into the proper size to be fed into the burner. The coal mill fan moves the coal into the grinder. Thus these fans help ineffective burning of coal inside the mill.
Learn More· Liner Cementing Challenges and Solutions. 1. Considerations for Pre-flush/Spacer. In liner cementing operations, the bottom wiper plug, which is responsible for mechanically separating the cement slurry from the spacer ahead, is sometimes not available. This availability issue is due to the characteristics of many common liner tool systems in use.
Learn More· Dimensions & design: about 12″ to 14″ (inches) square, about 12″ (inches) high and a lip of about 4″ (inches) at the door to prevent litter from escaping or spilling out. Distribution: 1 nest for every 4 to 5 hens. Style: darkened nests for
Learn MoreThe demand of cement industry is expected to reach MT per annum (MTPA) by FY 27 because of the expanding demand of different sectors,, housing, commercial construction, and industrial construction. India's overall cement production accounted for million tonnes (MT) in FY21 and 329 million tonnes (MT) in FY20.
Learn MoreFactors affecting the performance and efficiency Introduction Air compressors account for significant amount of electricity used in Indian industries. Air com-pressors are used in a variety of industries to supply process requirements, to operate pneumatic tools and equipment, and to meet instrumentation needs. Only 10 – 30% of energy reaches the point of end-use, and
Learn More· The resulting strength was increased in the order of 10% at all ages, in addition to achieving an increase in cement mill output of more than 4%. This enabled the plant to: Reduce clinker by the desired 4% by increasing the limestone content. Reduce operational costs by over 2%. Lower CO 2 emissions by a further 6% on top of previous additive.
Learn MoreGeneral. India has the fourth largest iron ore reserves in the world after Russia, Brazil, and Australia.[] As per the survey conducted by the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) in April 2022, India had 9919 million tonnes of recoverable reserves of haematite and 3546 million tonnes of magnetite.[]As good quality iron ore deposits are depleting very fast, beneficiation
Learn MoreIn addition, operations managers are involved in planning and controlling the systems that produce goods and services. In other words, operations managers manage the process that transforms inputs into outputs. Figure illustrates these traditional functions of operations management. Figure : The Transformation Process.
Learn More· Use cost/ERV to set long-term goals, along with targets for plant reliability. Cost/ERV is one of the most widely used metrics available. World-class plants tend to fall in the range of 1 to percent MT. Edwin K. Jones,, is a consultant based in Newark, DE. He can be contacted at (302) 234-3438; e-mail jjones1432@
Learn MoreAll constant speed motors with an output of more than 200 kW are connected to the medium voltage system of kV. The slip-ring motors for the raw and cement mill drives, as well as for the cement mill filter fans are equipped with over temperature sensors in the stator windings and bearings, vibration detectors and space heaters.
Learn MoreSeveral different carbon-capture technologies have been proposed for use in the cement industry. This paper reviews their attributes, the progress that has been made toward their commercialization, and the major challenges facing their retrofitting to existing cement plants. A technology readiness level (TRL) scale for carbon capture in the cement industry is
Learn MoreThe bentonite is stored and ground in a Vertical mill by dry grinding process to desired fineness (−200 mesh, 80%). The powdered bentonite is stored for further mixing process. Limestone is used as a fluxing agent and to get strength to the pellet by heat hardening. Coke dust is used as a compensatory fuel and to improve physical strength of the pellets by uniform firing of each
Learn MoreThe EU ETS works on the 'cap and trade' principle. A cap is set on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by the installations covered by the system. The cap is reduced over time so that total emissions fall. Within the cap, installations buy or receive emissions allowances, which they can trade with one another as needed. The limit on the total
Learn More3-Plant Design: includes items related directly to the complete plant, such as plant layout, general service facilities, and plant location. 2 Design Development Stages: The stages in the development of a design, from the initial identification of the objectives to the final design are shown in Fig.(1). (I) The Design Objectives (The Need) Engineering projects can be divided
Learn More· Control of grinding pressure: The pressure is affecting the grinding mill output, power mill grinding efficiency and the main factor. vertical roller mill is to impose by means of the material bed crushing pressure and the pressure to increase production increased, but reached a certain critical value does not change, the pressure increase followed by a increase
Learn MorePortland cement, the basic ingredient of concrete, is a closely controlled chemical combination of calcium, silicon, aluminum, iron and small amounts of other ingredients to which gypsum is added in the final grinding process to regulate the setting time of the concrete. Lime and silica make up about 85% of the mass.
Learn MoreMethods and systems for controlling a cement finishing mill, and operating the mill at an optimal point, are disclosed. To determine an optimal point of operation, values of mill power and sound are collected and compared to values predicted by a model to determine if the mill is choking. This choking determination is used in one of two processes to determine an optimal point of
Learn More· Based on his work, this formula can be derived for ball diameter sizing and selection: Dm <= 6 (log dk) * d^ where D m = the diameter of the single-sized balls in = the diameter of the largest chunks of ore in the mill feed in mm. dk = the P90 or fineness of the finished product in microns (um)with this the finished product is
Learn MoreWhich of the following is not the characteristics of safe design A) should use costly component B) narrower tolerance results in better design and production quality C)design should use standard Q&A which of the following is not related to Johnson Rule it used for job sequencing it is applied for offloading the jobs the aim of Johnsons's Rule is to minimize the flow time from the
Learn MoreThis means that efficiency measures are created by comparing input and output, see expressing measures with two or more variables . There are two general types of efficiency measures: unit cost and productivity. Unit cost is a comparison of an input to an output ( resources used/number produced). Productivity is a comparison of an output to
Learn Morethough mixer design begins with a focus on process requirements, the mechanical design is essential for successful operation. Usually, a competent manufacturer of mixing equipment will take responsibility for the mechanical design. However, process conditions, such as impeller operation near a liquid surface, can impose severe mechanical loads.
Learn More· The layout of a 1 1/2 circuit breaker substation is shown in the schematic below. One and a half Circuit Breaker layout. The reason that such a layout is known as a 1 1/2 circuit breaker is due to the fact that in the design, there are 9 circuit breakers that are used to protect the 6 feeders. Thus, 1 1/2 circuit breakers protect 1 feeder.
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