SIMULATION OF MATERIALS FOR CEMENT PLANT USING MATLAB
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https://doi.org/10.34238/tnu-jst.13584Abstract
This paper discusses the use of Matlab/Simulink as a base tool for both simulation and solution to raw mix calculation in clinker production in cement plant. Since this environment allows us to construct intuitive block- diagram models, it can be used as a good training and research tool to investigate intricate processes visually, safely, and inexpensively. In clinker manufacture, in addition to technological and operational parameters, the chemical composition of raw materials, mainly its principal oxides (CaO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃,), is very important for product quality control. Based on this foundation, the paper develops a raw mix calculation process and to build a Matlab/Simulink model in order to simulate the links between the different raw material components, and assess the effect of changes in mix proportions on clinker properties. Simulation results show that the model can deliver accurate outcomes with high reliability, presenting a clear and flexible tool to better assist learners and researchers for an effective approach to real production processes by maintaining technology optimization. The work can be summed up as follows: the use of Simulink for raw mix computations not only improves efficiency in teaching and learning, but also has practical implications in industry for cement production.Downloads
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