@article{MAKHILLAJ20105320390,
    title = {Determination of the Rate of Calcination During Cement Production},
    journal = {Agricultural Journal},
    volume = {5},
    number = {3},
    pages = {186-189},
    year = {2010},
    issn = {1816-9155},
    doi = {aj.2010.186.189},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-9155&doi=aj.2010.186.189},
    author = {C.I.O. and},
    keywords = {Calcination,cement,rate,decomposition,limestone,clinker,calcium carbonate},
    abstract = {Rate data were collected for calcinations during cement production for 4 years at the same time intervals. The amount of CaCO<SUB>3</SUB> consumed in tons was plotted against time in minutes. The plots gave good numerical fit (R<SUP>2</SUP>&gt;0.99) for all the model equations studied but the parameter estimates for K, C<SUB>AO </SUB>and n varied widely (&gt;5%) for all rate equations except the rate equation for zero order reaction which has an average rate constant of 1.41275 tons min<SUP>-1</SUP> and an average percentage deviation of 3%. Calcination is a zero order reaction based on the equation, C<SUB>AO</SUB>-C<SUB>A</SUB> = Kt with an average reaction rate constant of 1.41275 tons min<SUP>-1</SUP>. This rate model will serve as a basis for the design of rotary kiln for calcinations processes. The model equation obtained from this research may also be used to simulate and optimize processes for cement production.}
    }