Measuring and precisely controlling temperature during CO₂ dosing is one of the most important parameters in the production of carbon-neutral cement. Too low a temperature slows down the reaction, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide bound, while too high a temperature can degrade the properties of the final product. In this post, we present a specific implementation in which we used a PLC-enabled controller and a multi-channel screen recorder to control this variable. This solution enabled our construction customer to effectively control the CO₂ setting process and accurately record parameters. Read on to find out exactly how the applied system works and how it can also help your company achieve its environmental goals!
Cement that absorbs carbon dioxide instead of emitting it - this is no longer a vision of the future, but a viable solution used today in green construction. However, whether this technology actually works largely depends on the temperature being properly set and maintained. Too low a temperature slows down the reaction and reduces the amount of CO₂ bound. Too high, on the other hand, can lead to deterioration of the cement's properties, reducing its service value. Without precise temperature control, the entire process can lose efficiency, and the company will increase emissions instead of reducing them. For companies focused on sustainable development and meeting increasingly demanding environmental standards, precise temperature control is therefore becoming a necessity.
Our client specializes in construction, civil engineering, recycling and environmental remediation projects. It has been investing in environmentally friendly technologies for many years, looking for practical solutions that will realistically reduce CO₂ emissions in production processes. Recently, the company began working with a supplier of innovative concrete that allows carbon dioxide to bind in cement, significantly reducing the environmental impact.
Precise temperature control during CO₂ batching is essential for the entire process to run properly. The customer therefore needed a solution that would allow precise temperature limits to be set and allow all process data to be recorded. Intuitive operation was also important - operators could not spend a lot of time constantly correcting settings. In addition, the solution had to work smoothly with an existing installation based on a standard 4-20 mA analog signal.
In this implementation, we used a modular JUMO meroTRON controller with PLC functionality and a JUMO LOGOSCREEN 601 screen recorder. The meroTRON controller, equipped with analog (4-20 mA) and digital inputs and outputs, is responsible for precise CO₂ temperature control by adjusting an electric ball valve. The operation is based on the current measurement of the temperature of carbon dioxide, comparing it with the setpoint, and then automatically opening or closing the valve through the corresponding analog signal. As a result, the CO₂ flow rate is precisely matched to the process requirements.
All process data - setpoints, actual values, temperature waveforms - are continuously monitored and archived by the JUMO LOGOSCREEN 601 logger. The device has the ability to simultaneously record up to 6 analog channels and present the data on clear, customized process screens. In addition, the logger allows the creation of batch reports, which significantly facilitates process analysis and documentation in accordance with quality and environmental requirements.
In this implementation, we used a JUMO meroTRON modular controller (703051) with PLC functionality and a JUMO LOGOSCREEN 601 screen recorder (706521)
The biggest benefit for the customer was the user-friendly operation of the entire temperature control process during CO₂ setting in cement. Thanks to a simple and intuitive control system, operators could easily maintain optimal process parameters without the need for constant supervision or specialized training. As a result, the company gained process stability, reducing production errors. Precise temperature control also translated into a marked reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, allowing the client to effectively meet its ambitious environmental goals. With this solution, the client has strengthened its position as a leader in innovative, green construction.
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