Benefits of Combustion Analyzers
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October 25, 2024 - by Anand Naik

The benefits of using combustion analysers in cement production

Cement is an indispensable material in the construction industry, and the gases emitted during cement production pose a potential threat to the environment and human health. To achieve sustainable development of the production process, cement plants need to employ advanced technology to monitor, control, and optimize gas emissions. In this context, gas analyzers have become one of the indispensable tools in cement production.

In-situ zirconia oxygen analyzers can be beneficial for cement production in many ways, including:

  • Durability: Zirconia sensors are rugged and can withstand pressure up to 5 bar. They are not affected by ambient air and do not need nitrogen purging.
  • Accuracy: Zirconia sensors are accurate at lower concentrations of oxygen.
  • Low maintenance: Zirconia oxygen analyzers require very little maintenance. Their calibration intervals are very spaces (up to 6 months or even a year).
  • Long sensor life: The sensitive element is not a consumable part and has a lifespan of up to 5 or even 10 years.
  • Wide process temperature range: The sensitive element is regulated at high temperature (800°C), so it can be used to analyze both cold and hot, humid gases.
  • Easy installation: No fume extraction is required.
  • User-friendly operation: The operation is user-friendly.
  • Fast response: The response is fast (4-7 seconds).
  • Predictive and advanced diagnostics: The analyzer offers predictive and advanced diagnostics. In-situ zirconia oxygen analyzers are ideal for combustion control in boilers, incinerators, and furnaces. They can help to lower CO₂, SOx, and NOx emissions while saving energy.

Using a combustion analyzer in cement production can help with:

Process optimization

Analyzers can help fine-tune production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Emission control

Analyzers can help monitor and control emissions to meet environmental regulations.

Quality assurance

Analyzers can help ensure that chemical reactions in cement production are balanced.

Reduced carbon footprint

Analyzers can help optimize combustion processes and reduce waste.

Improved product quality

Analyzers can help contribute to the consistent production of high-quality cement.
Combustion analyzers can measure a variety of parameters, including: Process gas composition, Excess air rate, Carbon monoxide concentration, Combustion completeness, and Sulfur volatiles.
The cement industry is one of the most energy-intensive industrial sectors, with energy consumption accounting for 40–60% of production costs. The industry also contributes around 5–8% of all man-made CO2 emissions

Looking for reliable combustion analysers?

Explore our collection of Insitu zirconia oxygen analysers. They can operate at extremely high temperatures, which ensures their efficiency in combustion processes. We offer analysers that are capable of functioning in temperatures ranging between 700 degree Celsius and 1600 degree Celsius.