Electrification of Clay Calcination: A First Look into Dynamic Modeling and Energy Management for Integration with Sustainable Power Grids

TL;DR

This paper introduces a dynamic model and energy management strategy for electrified clay calcination, aiming to facilitate integration with sustainable power grids and improve energy efficiency in cement production.

Contribution

It presents the first theoretical dynamic model and an innovative energy management approach for electrified clay calcination integrated into renewable energy grids.

Findings

Model outlines temperature profiles and energy usage.

Energy management ensures demand-supply balance.

Supports renewable energy integration in calcination processes.

Abstract

This article explores the electrification in clay calcination, proposing a dynamic model and energy management strategy for the integration of electrified calcination plants into sustainable power grids. A theoretical dynamic modeling of the electrified calcination process is introduced, aiming at outlining temperature profiles and energy usage - thus exploring the feasibility of electrification. The model serves as a tool for optimizing parameters, estimating system behavior, and enabling model-based process control. An innovative energy management model is also presented, ensuring efficient assimilation of electrified calcination plants into the power grid. It encapsulates demand-supply balancing and optimizes renewable energy usage. In essence, we provide an insightful pathway to a more sustainable cement production, underlining the value of renewable energy sources and effective energy management in the context of clay calcination.