The Indian cement industry is highly efficient in terms of energy consumption, but rising fuel costs are pushing the industry to consume less and save more. Holtec Consulting, a leading energy consulting company, has been focused on serving the cement industry for over 46 years, offering comprehensive services in the areas of power, highways and bridges, and engineering support services for bulk material handling and structural steel detailing. The energy consumption of the Indian cement industry is strongly linked to the type of kiln technology used. The data available from various sources indicate that the thermal energy drainers in a cement plant are the most common energy consumers. The thermal energy consumption in a cement plant can be reduced by using preheaters and precalciners, which have had a positive impact on energy consumption in dry handling and structural steel detailing.
