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

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.
Comment: Submitted to International Conference on Calcinated Clays for Sustainable Concrete 2024