The effect of alternative fuel/ raw material use on sustainability and carbon footprint in the cement industry

During clinker production in cement production, carbonate-containing raw materials such as limestone and clay and carbonate minerals undergo thermal decomposition and CO2 is released. In the thesis study, the current situation of the cement industry was investigated, the production and consumption data of an integrated cement factory covering the period 2019-2023 were evaluated, and greenhouse gas emissions from carbonate-containing raw materials and fuel were calculated. In the calculations, the Communiqué on Monitoring and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, IPCC standards and waste-derived fuel in the cement factory, the effect of alternative fuel/raw material use on greenhouse gas values and low-carbon cement production were evaluated.