Compliant clinker production for cement decarbonization
Cement decarbonization requires precise control of combustion, calcination and exhaust gas behavior across the clinker process in modern cement production.
Stable operation depends on continuous monitoring of critical process conditions in real time. Gas analysis at key stages provides the data needed to stabilize combustion, manage alternative fuels and ensure environmental compliance.
The following sections show how targeted measurement across the process supports efficient operation, quality control and carbon capture readiness while generating traceable measurement data for compliant cement manufacturing.
Endress+Hauser helps cement producers meet increasingly stringent regulatory requirements. Its integrated portfolio of measurement technologies, digital solutions and lifecycle services ensures reliable, transparent and auditable emissions data.
In addition, Netilion enables secure cloud connectivity, allowing for the visualization of data, monitoring of field devices, simplifying reporting for regulatory purposes.
Key facts
Explore optimization potential in clinker production
See how targeted measurement improves combustion control, stabilizes calcination and ensures compliant emissions performance across the clinker production process.
Cyclone preheater
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SNCR equipment/clinker cooler
Manual inspection and cleaning of the SCP3000 dust filter is facilitated by access to the rear of the probe
Stabilize combustion and alternative fuel operation
Steady combustion is essential in clinker production because variations in fuel composition and air supply directly affect kiln temperature, calcination efficiency and emissions performance. Increased use of alternative fuels introduces variability in moisture, particle size and calorific value, making combustion control more challenging.
- Improve energy efficiency, reduce measurement points and enhance operational safety with accurate fuel flow measurement: Promass I 300 enables reliable clinker fuel measurement
- Stabilize combustion control through continuous monitoring of O₂ and CO at the kiln inlet: SCP3000 sampling probe combined with MCS300P HW ensures reliable gas analysis
- Ensure reliable gas measurement under high dust load and corrosive conditions without complex sample conditioning: SCP3000 and hot-wet analyzer MCS300P HW maintain stable performance
- Control the process, optimize combustion and support regulatory reporting with accurate temperature measurement: TAF16 ensures reliable monitoring
- Monitor kiln draft to improve combustion efficiency, enhance safety and protect equipment: PMC71B ensures accurate pressure measurement
Ensure stable exhaust gas composition
Accurate exhaust gas analysis is essential for certified emission monitoring in clinker production, as variations in gas composition directly reflect changes in combustion and calcination behavior. Fluctuations in O₂, CO and regulated components indicate process instability, affecting emissions performance and supporting effective clinker compliance solutions.
- Maintain reliable emissions control through continuous multi-component gas monitoring: Extractive gas analyzer system MCS100FT, combined with in-situ analyzers GM700 and GM32 provide real-time measurement of CO₂, NOx, SO₂ and CO under varying process conditions
- Ensure complete emissions monitoring and regulatory compliance through trace component measurement: Gas analyzer MERCEM300Z provides reliable monitoring of mercury in flue gas streams
- Complete emissions monitoring through accurate flow and dust measurement: FLOWSIC100 provides accurate volume flow data required for emissions calculation, while dust measuring devices DUSTHUNTER SP100 for fabric filters and DUSTHUNTER T200 for electrostatic precipitators monitor particulate emissions and help detect filter malfunction or leakage in dust removal systems
- Achieve reliable measurement performance under harsh process conditions: Hot‑wet gas analyzer MCS300P HW enables multi‑component gas measurement and maintains stable performance in high temperature and high dust environments
CO₂ capture, utilization and storage
CCUS is becoming essential for decarbonization strategies in cement production worldwide. Successful capture, transport and permanent storage of CO₂ depends on robust measurement, continuous monitoring and strict regulatory compliance. Endress+Hauser provides fully integrated CCUS solutions to deliver the highest levels of accuracy, safety and transparency across the entire CCUS lifecycle.
- Maximize accuracy with high-pressure mass flowmeters for dense-phase CO2: Promass O 300 provides best accuracy measurement in its class for custody transfer
- Detect impurities with robust and comprehensive gas analysis devices: SS2 100 TDLAS gas analyzer measuring trace H₂S and H₂O in pure CO₂ in cement CCUS projects
- Effectively verify your instrumentation for your metering purposes: Field Xpert SMT50B utilizing Heartbeat Technology creates traceable reports which are third-party attested
- Gas flow measurement for transfer and process applications: FLOWSIC600 (IFL600) and FLOWSIC600-XT (IFL6XT) deliver reliable data for billing, process control and CO₂ accounting
- Ensure precise quality measurement of CO₂ and impurities in the captured CO₂ matrix: Extractive analyzers like MCS200HW enable continuous monitoring of CO₂, H₂O, HCl, SO₂, CO, NOx, NH₃ and O₂ for optimized CCUS control
- Enable reliable turnkey CO₂ metering solutions: FLOWSKID with FLOWSIC600 or FLOWSIC600-XT integrates gas analyzers, gas chromatographs and flow computers for accurate, standards-compliant measurement
Custody transfer metering solutions for CO₂ in CCUS value chains
Endress+Hauser offers a wide range of system hardware and software, along with engineering support and services.
Enable complete measurement and reporting
Endress+Hauser provides integrated clinker compliance solutions that combine continuous monitoring, certified emission monitoring and advanced analytics to support reliable plant operation.
- Optimize calcination and combustion efficiency through continuous measurement of CO₂, O₂ and CO: MCS300P HW provides insight into calcination progress and kiln operation
- Detect process deviations early and respond quickly to disturbances: In-situ analyzer GM700 supports real-time gas composition monitoring and stable process control
- Maintain reliable gas sampling under harsh process conditions: Sampling solutions such as SCP3000 enable continuous gas extraction in environments with high dust load and elevated temperatures, supporting consistent process control
Frequently asked questions on compliant clinker production
The following questions address key measurement challenges in clinker production related to emissions and compliance. They cover topics such as CO₂ reduction, early detection of filter issues and emission data management, showing how measurement solutions support reliable and compliant plant operation.
