Solar Belite Concrete
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| Step | Process | Input Material | Local Source (Maysville region) | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quarrying | Limestone (CaCO₃) | Local limestone quarry | Raw limestone rock | Also used later as aggregate |
| 2 | Sand sourcing | Silica sand (SiO₂) | Local sand/gravel pit | Raw sand | Must be quartz-rich |
| 3 | Coarse crushing | Limestone + sand | On-site | Crushed rock (≤1") | Skid steer crusher sufficient |
| 4 | Fine grinding (raw meal) | Crushed limestone + sand | On-site | Fine powder (“raw meal”) | Critical for reaction |
| 5 | Blending | Raw meal | On-site | Homogeneous mix | Target CaO:SiO₂ ≈ 2:1 |
| 6 | Pelletizing | Raw meal | On-site | Pellets/nodules | Improves kiln efficiency |
| 7 | Kiln firing | Pellets | Electric kiln | Belite clinker (C₂S) + CO₂ | 1,250–1,350°C |
| 8 | Clinker cooling | Hot clinker | On-site | Cooled clinker | Preserve belite phase |
| 9 | Finish grinding | Clinker | On-site | Belite cement powder | Cement-like fineness |
| 10 | Aggregate production | Limestone | Quarry + crusher | Gravel + sand | For concrete mix |
| 11 | Concrete batching | Cement + aggregate + water | On-site | Fresh concrete | w/b ≈ 0.40–0.47 |
| 12 | Placement | Fresh concrete | Construction site | Structural element | Foundations, slabs, walls |
| 13 | Moist curing | Water | On-site | Hardened concrete | 28–56 day strength development |