clinker storage solution can be achieved by using space frame technology

1. Clinker Storage – Economical ways to store clinker
Hindustan Alcox Ltd is an India based limited company dedicated to design, fabrication and erection of
Clinker Storage Shed. This paper presents one of the most common applications of space frame shed and
Clinker storage significance
Clinker:
Clinkerconsistsof variouscalciumsilicatesincludingaliteandbelite.Tricalciumaluminate andcalcium
aluminoferrite are othercommoncomponents.These componentsare oftengeneratedinsituby
heatingvariousclaysandlimestone.
Clinker consists essentially of four minerals:
1. Alite:approximatelytricalciumsilicate (typicallyabout65% of the total)
2. Belite:approximatelydicalcium silicate(typicallyabout15% of the total)
3. TricalciumAluminate:Typicallyabout7% of the total
4. TetracalciumAluminoferrite:Typicallyabout8% of the total
Clinkeristhe mainingredientof Cement. Portlandcementisobtained bygrindingClinkerwithonly
additionof minoramountsof a fewotherminerals, soitscompositiondoesnotdepartfarfromthat of
Clinker.OtherCements(i.e.non-Cements,forexample pozzolanicCements,blastfurnace slagCements,
limestoneCementsandmasonryCements)contain largeramountsof othermineralsandhave amuch
widercompositionrange.
Althoughthe otherpotential ingredientsmaybe cheapnatural materials,Clinkerismade inan energy-
intensivechemical process. Nearly,twobilliontonsayear of Clinker ismade world-wide, andthe
detailsof itsformationare therefore of greateconomicsignificance,since noviable alternative
ingredientsformakingCement-likematerialscurrentlyexist.
Clinkerisacomplex mixture of differentminerals,andsoitsproduction dependsonamulti-dimensional
control of raw materialsanda multi-stagedheattreatment

2. Storage of clinker
Cementiscaustic,soit can cause chemical burns.The powdercancause irritationor,withsevere
exposure,lungcancerandcan containsome hazardouscomponentssuchascrystalline silicaand
hexavalentchromium.Environmental concernsare the highenergyconsumptionrequiredtomine,
manufacture,andtransportthe cementandthe relatedairpollution,includingthe releaseof
greenhouse gases(e.g.,carbondioxide), dioxin, NOx ,SO2, and particulates.Therefore,itisessential
that clinkershouldbe properlystoredincoveredsheds.
The constructionsystemsusesmildsteelincase of clinker storage, noweldingisrequiredbecause the
connectionof the memberconsistsof averyefficientmoment-resistantmechanical joint. Clinker
storage shedmay be builtinsingle- ordouble-layerconfigurations,dependingonthe loadandspan.
Experience suggestslarge spansare requiredin clinkerstorage ,a-double-layeristhe mostcost-effective
Clinkerstorage shedsare oftenbuilt overoperatingstockpilessince constructioncanproceedwithout
interruptingoperations.Becauseourerectionprocessdoesnotrequiremachinestobe installedinternal
peripheryof the span.
Roofing of the structure:
Galvalume istypicallyuse forroofingpurpose,Galvalume islustrousspangledappearance isattractive
enoughtobe usedwithoutpainting.The GALVALUMEsheetisa unique productwhichissuitable for
heatingandventilationapplications.Ithasbetterresistance towardsoxidationandcanwithstand
temperaturesupto315°C withoutdiscoloration.Thisfeature of Galvalume enablesustouse on
limestoneshedforroofingpurpose.
KeyFeatures
1. Smooth Surface and uniform spangled appearance
2. Excellent quoting with anti-fingerprint to ensure better appearance and longer life
3. Surface treatment as per ROHS (Restriction On Hazardous Substance) norms
4. Wider thickness range with tighter tolerances to ensure precision in end-applications

3. Advantage of Clinker storage shed:
5. For achieving effective prevention and control of potential fugitive emission
6. Lesser Operation and Maintenance cost
7. Comply with current environmental guidelines by CPCB (Central Pollution control
board)
8. Protection from weird environmental condition
Conclusion:
Our Structure isfullyComplyingwithnew environmental regulationsforair quality, Preventionand
control of fugitive emission. Insteadof investingin temporary solution,itisrecommendedtoadopt
permanentsolution.Oursolutionspresentedhere notonlyallow affordablecompliance,butalso
enhance the reputationof yourplant.Inaddition,one time investmentismuchmore economical than
the periodicinvestments