20.04.2026 - 23.04.2026

Firing alternative fuels

Closing deadline for registrations is 13.04.2026

There are still places available.
Closing deadline for registrations is 13.04.2026

In this training you will become familiar with all relevant aspects concerning the use of alternative fuels in cement plants. Starting with the main political drivers such as the circular economy and the European waste fuel strategy, you will get a detailed insight into the current state-of-the-art-situation with regard to the use of alternative fuels in the EU. In this context, pre-treatment and suitable quality control of alternative fuels will be also explained and presented to you. You will focus on all the relevant aspects of the use of alternative fuels in the burning process (e.g. drivers and barriers of their use, available process technology and latest developments) and discuss them in the sessions. You will acquire knowledge about technical feasibility and optimisation potential, and have the possibility to discuss case studies.

There are still places available.
Closing deadline for registrations is 13.04.2026

Learning objectives

You shall receive a comprehensive overview of using alternative fuel (AF) in cement plants – from reception and quality control to firing and impacts on clinker quality.

Target groups

Process and lab engineers
Energy managers
Quality managers

Topics

Legal requirements
AF Quality: Sampling and analysis
Types of AF and impacts on the burning process
Firing AF
Optimisation of AF use
Case studies
Impact on clinker and cement properties

Time schedule of the seminar

Start: Monday 20.04.2026: 12:30 CEST
End: Thursday, 23.04.2026: app. 16:30 CEST
4 half days online training, two modules of 1:45 hours and 30 minutes break

Location

Online

Seminar fee

1,050.00 Euro per person

Further details

The seminar is conducted by experienced engineers in the field of cement production (experts in pyroprocessing; AF pre-processing and quality control; experts in clinker and cement chemistry; experts in European legislation on AF utilisation in cement plants), who convey their knowledge in a practice-oriented and target-group-oriented manner.

The exchange of opinions and experience between participants is an important part of the seminar.

After completion the participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

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1.050,- € per participant

Closing deadline for registrations is 13.04.2026

„Firing alternative fuels“
20.04. - 23.04.2026

1.050,- €

Person to contact

Do you have any questions on this subject?

Julia Volchkova

+49-211-45 78-402
training@vdz-online.de

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