Energy and Economic Comparison of Different Fuels in Cement Production ...
Energy cost contributes to about 4050% of cement production cost in Nigeria depending on the production process and type of cement with 1 tonne of cement requiring 60130 kg of fuel or its equivalent and about 105 kWh of electricity [ 3 ]. Fossil fuels like coal, pet coke, fuel oil, and gas are the primary fuels used in the cement kilns.