Retrofitting Cement Kiln Burners: Improving Fuel Flexibility, Flame Control and Emissions Performance
SBE explains how cement kiln burner retrofits can improve fuel flexibility, flame control and emissions performance while making the most of existing installations.
Burner retrofits offer cement producers an opportunity to improve the performance of existing kilns by increasing fuel flexibility, optimizing flame control and reducing emissions.
SBE develops tailor-made retrofit solutions designed to integrate with existing installations and meet specific operating requirements. These solutions may include the use of alternative fuels, such as wood powder, combustion optimization and improvements in emissions performance.
Through technical plant assessments and advanced engineering tools, SBE helps cement producers identify practical solutions to enhance efficiency and reliability while making the most of their existing equipment.
The full technical article, “Retrofitting Cement Kiln Burners: Enhancing Fuel Flexibility, Flame Control and Emissions Performance”, was published in the July 2026 issue of International Cement Review and is available below as a downloadable PDF.
