Instead of
being based on limestone (calcium
carbonate), Novacem’s cement is based on magnesium oxides and carbonates, which are produced from naturally occurring magnesium silicates raw materials. So there is no stored carbon in the raw material to be released during processing. It is believed there are magnesium silicate reserves of more than 20 trillion tonnes. The Novacem process requires temperatures of around 700o C, which means that low carbon or carbon neutral fuel can be utilised. Finally, the Novacem process produces a magnesium carbonate compound which absorbs CO2 during production, and which is included in the final cement composition. Inclusion of this magnesium carbonate in the composition means that an already low-carbon production process can become carbon negative. Overall, the Novacem process could reduce emissions by 850kg per tonne of Novacem cement used instead of traditional cement
also help to provide images to third parties such as investors, partners, and planning, environmental and safety agencies. AutoCAD Plant 3D brings modern 3D design to plant designers and engineers to help streamline the placement of piping, equipment, and support structures, reducing complexity and evaluating different designs quickly and easily.
The Clean Tech Partner Program program supports early-stage clean technology companies by providing design and engineering software that accelerates their development of solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Clean tech companies in North America, Europe and Japan who can benefit from Autodesk solutions for Digital Prototyping are invited to apply to receive up to €120,000* worth of software for only €50. To find out more, including how to apply, visit
www.autodesk.co.uk/cleantech.
Pilot Plant Novacem is already operating a laboratory pilot plant which is continually being upgraded. To support development and upgrades, Novacem is using Autodesk design software provided through Autodesk’s Clean Tech Partner Program. Novacem uses the software to provide a template design which will be used to develop engineering drawings, and it is also making use of the tool to do digital design, supporting fine tuning and cost control.
An important element of using the design software is to visualise the systems before they are physically built and installed. Virtual realisations of the plant with walk-throughs and three dimensional representations can be developed which not only help design work but
Future development With
the help of Autodesk software, Novacem
will continue to upgrade its existing production capacity and scale up to the next stages towards commercial production.
Throughout this process,
Digital Prototyping technology will be key in enabling Novacem to digitally design, visualise and simulate how the planned automated control systems will work under real-world conditions before they are built and installed. This approach allows for the exploration of range of different concepts. Novacem’s design team will have the freedom to be creative and to try pioneering new ideas in pursuit of new solutions that improve its production process, with the aim of making
it the standard for the construction industry. *Value is based on up to five commercial licenses of each application. 21
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