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Date Published: 20/01/2024
Online Published: 30/11/2023
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Vol. 33 No. 5 (2023): JST: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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Pham , T. S., Truong , T. N., Nguyen , V. T., & Nguyen , X. Q. (2023). Evaluating the Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact of a Multi-Chamber Brick Kiln in Vietnam. JST: Smart Systems and Devices, 33(5), 57-64. https://jst.vn/index.php/ssad/article/view/10

Evaluating the Energy Efficiency and Environmental Impact of a Multi-Chamber Brick Kiln in Vietnam

Pham Thai Son1, Truong Tuan Ngoc1, Nguyen Van Thu2, Nguyen Xuan Quang1,
1 School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Vietnam
2 Phu Tho Vocational College of Technology and Agriculture and Forestry, Phu Tho Province, Vietnam

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Abstract

Brick production is an essential component of the construction industry, contributing significantly to the development of infrastructure and housing worldwide. This study evaluates the energy efficiency and environmental impact of a multi-chamber brick kiln in Vietnam. The study was conducted through a detailed field survey of the kiln, which included measurements of energy consumption and pollutant emissions. The results show that the kiln has a moderate level of energy efficiency, as indicated by the specific energy consumption of 2,035.1 kJ / kg output brick. However, the kiln also produces pollutants, including SOx, CO, and NOx. The study provides recommendations for improving the kiln's energy efficiency based on the results of the energy analysis. Overall, this study highlights the importance of improving the energy efficiency as well as the environmental performance of a Multi Chamber Brick Kiln in Vietnam and provides valuable insights for policy-makers and industry stakeholders.

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Energy efficiency, specific energy consumption (SEC), energy analysis, brick kiln, pollutant emission, environmental impact

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