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POSTnote. It was first published on Tuesday, 25 March 2014. It was last updated on Tuesday, 25 March 2014.


Waste derived fuels and cement kilns

British cement manufacturers are testing fuels derived from combustible wastes. Current trials raise questions over how they should be regulated, and concerns have been expressed in Parliament over the possible risks arising from the use of these fuels

This POSTnote examines the technical aspects of burning waste-derived fuels in cement kilns and the issues raised.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-60 
Subjects
Environment protection Fuels Renewable energy Waste Cement Secondary liquid fuels
Contains statistics
Yes
Published by
POST
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk