Characterization and Provenance of Carbonate Rocks for Quicklime and Dololime Production in Twin-Shaft Regenerative Kilns from the Arabian Peninsula and …

G Vola, M Ardit, G Frijia, F Di Benedetto, F Fornasier… - Minerals, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study analyzes high-grade carbonate rocks from several strategic deposits in the
Arabian Peninsula and neighboring countries. The rocks are used locally for quicklime and …

Impact of Limestone Surface Impurities on Quicklime Product Quality

M Eriksson, K Sandström, M Carlborg, M Broström - Minerals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Quicklime is produced through the thermal processing of limestone in industrial kilns. During
quarry operations, fine particulate quarry dust adheres to limestone lump surfaces …

Thermal Decrepitation and Thermally-Induced Cracking of Limestone Used in Quicklime Production

K Cwik, M Broström, K Backlund, K Fjäder, E Hiljanen… - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
To produce quicklime, high calcium carbonate rocks, including limestone, are burned in
industrial kilns at 1100–1450° C. As a consequence of the high temperatures, the carbonate …

Investigation and prediction of sticking tendency, blocks formation and occasional melting of lime at HT (1300° C) by the overburning test method

G Vola, M Ardit, L Sarandrea, G Brignoli… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The overburning test method was developed to simulate and predict lime densification,
agglomeration, and sporadic melting at the highest potential temperature of lime kilns …

Characterization of Limestone Surface Impurities and Resulting Quicklime Quality

K Sandström, M Carlborg, M Eriksson, M Broström - Minerals, 2024 - mdpi.com
Quicklime, rich in CaO (s), is generated by calcining limestone at high temperatures. Parallel-
flow regenerative lime kilns are the most energy-effective industrial method available today …

Effects of impurities on phase equilibrium in quicklime and cement clinker production

K Sandström - 2024 - diva-portal.org
The production of quicklime and cement clinker are energy-intensive processes resulting in
significant CO2 emissions. Fuel switching, electrified heating, and carbon capture have …