AKÇANSA, Once again sets a model in the sector by the use of alternative fuels

Akçansa, as the leader of Turkey’s cement sector, contributes to the environment and the economy by using alternative fuels...

Büyükçekmece and Çanakkale cement plants of Akçansa, which valorize various wastes for the benefit of the environment and the economy, have been the first plants in Turkey to receive R134-001 and R117- 001 certificates that authorize the use of the alternative fuels, from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Akçansa, having set a model for Turkey’s cement sector and having pioneered groundbreaking projects at all times, now contributes to the environment and the economy by using alternative fuels. The numbers assigned to the certificates merited by both plants confirm Akçansa’s leadership in this field as well. The use of waste as alternative fuel significantly reduces the use of non-renewable fuels and contributes towards the lowering of carbon dioxide emissions, and furthermore contributes to the solution of the immense waste disposal issue. The already-existing kilns of cement plants eliminate the need to build new incinerators for burning of wastes.

The benefits of using alternative fuels in the cement industry:

Conservation of natural resources is achieved:
Non-renewable natural resources are conserved, since use of coal to provide the heat energy required for cement production is reduced.

No post-combustion wastes:
The combustion process that takes place at around 1.400^º C generates no solid or liquid wastes. Ashes, the residue of the combustion process, are mixed into klinker, which is the semi product of cement that creates no adverse effects on the end product

Total CO2 emission is reduced:
It has been demonstrated that waste material heaps at waste collection areas burn slowly and unnoticeably. This combustion, however unobserved, releases carbon dioxide. Incinerators in operation at waste disposal areas are also incessant CO2 sources. So we have to take into account that CO2 emission will continue, even if wastes are burnt instead of being heaped at waste collection areas.

Additional waste burning facilities are not necessary:
Waste disposal is expected to be a major trouble in the future in our country, but particularly in Istanbul. Therefore, methods other than waste collection have to be brought to light. Cement industry is at hand at this stage. The Cement industry, thanks to its existing kilns suitable for burning wastes, does not require any additional waste burning facilities. High investment costs necessary for such facilities are thus spared.