Vega Pérez, Camilo2012-04-272012-04-2720061909-0455http://hdl.handle.net/10567/216Introduction. 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.esOxi-combustiónCorporación Universitaria LasallistaÁrea Metropolitana del Valle de AburráHorno continuoEmisión de material particuladoSumicol S.A.Organización CoronaIndustria cerámicaCerámica - ProducciónHorno - Proceso de combustiónCorona S.AArticle