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This focus area aims to analyze听biomass waste flow in UK cement plants, assess its alternative uses, and compare听the environmental impacts of current and potential waste biomass applications.
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Background of this research
Substitution of fossil fuels by renewable biomass is a key strategy for听decreasing emissions of greenhouse gases听(GHG)听from energy-intensive processes, including cement manufacture. In a system-wide context,听with听competing demand from other sectors,听the supply and benefits听of biomass energy听are听both听uncertain. Characterisation of听quantities and qualities of听different types of听biomass waste at the point of generation rather than at the point of use can听help听direct听them to the most beneficial use,听for the reduction of GHG emissions and other negative environmental impacts.
Objectives for this research
(a) A Material Flow Analysis of biomass waste in U.K cement plants
(b) Assessment of alternative uses of waste biomass
(c) Comparison of the environmental impact of waste biomass currently used in U.K cement plants and their alternative uses