Sistema de Oxi-Combustión para hornos continuos
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Date
2006
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Corporación Universitaria Lasallista
Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá
Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá
Abstract
Introduction. Sumicol SA is an enterprise from the Corona Organization, which main objective
is to provide competitive solutions to the ceramic industries related to construction, among
others, by an accurate supply of materials made of not – metallic minerals, technical services and
semi-elaborated products, with the quality standards required by their customers.
Methodology. For the fabrication process of frits (raw material used for ceramic embellishment)
continuous ovens are used. They used to work with fossil fuels but, thanks to the
commitment of taking care of environment and looking for a reduction of emissions, a variety
of solutions was proposed until the best choice was found. Thus, Sumicol SA made the change
from the traditional combustion system with liquid fuel and air to a combustion technology
with natural gas and pure oxygen.
Results. According to the implementation of the oxy combustion system, a reduction in the
emission of particulated materials and combustion gases in the atmosphere was achieved,
and also a saving in the energy use and a reduction of the noise inside the facilities. Besides, $
416.000.000 Colombian Pesos are saved annually.
Conclusion. This way, the benefits of changing the thermal treatment to those that use
cleaner fuels and the modernization of the oxidation technology increase the efficiency of the
industrial production, while reducing the anthrophic interventions on the environment.
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Oxi-combustión, Corporación Universitaria Lasallista, Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá, Horno continuo, Emisión de material particulado, Sumicol S.A., Organización Corona, Industria cerámica, Cerámica - Producción, Horno - Proceso de combustión, Corona S.A