Cement News tagged under: ABB
ABB and Captimise sign MoU for European CCUS projects26 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsABB and Captimise are extending their collaboration to drive the adoption of cost-effective carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies in the cement industry. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two companies will develop screening, feasibility and front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for European projects. The initiative will support cement producers in identifying suitable and cost-efficient carbon capture technologies covering their full carbon chain... |
ABB and Salt X extend collaboration for electrification of calcination process12 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsABB and Sweden-based green tech company Salt X have signed an agreement to enable further development of electric arc calcination (EAC). Under the new agreement, Salt X will further develop its innovative EAC technology, which makes it possible to reach several thousand degrees Celsius. The electric plasma solution reinvents industrial calcination and replaces fossil fuel-based heating with renewable electricity while capturing the CO₂ emissions released. ABB will contribute with contro... |
Tokuyama cement selects ABB Ability™ Expert optimizer25 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsABB has delivered the advanced process control solution ABB Ability™ Expert Optimizer system to control, stabilise and optimise industrial processes at the Tokuyama Nanyo cement plant in Japan. The commissioning of ABB Ability™ Expert Optimizer enables Tokuyama to reduce about three per cent of thermal energy consumption in the kiln as well as maintain operational quality at the Nanyo plant, one of the largest single factories in Japan, says ABB. Tokuyama Cement manufacture... |
ABB ramps up US investment05 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsElectrification and automation specialist, ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the USA by investing approximately US$170m and creating highly-skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation and distribution operations. ABB is committed to growing in the US by investing in its electrification and automation businesses that meet increased demand from industry-leading customers, while supporting the clean energy transition. Björn Rosengren, CEO of ABB, said: “Currently, 85 per cent of... |
Votorantim opts for ABB Industry 4.0 technology10 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsVotorantim Cimentos Group is installing Industry 4.0 in cement to optimise production and decarbonise operations. ABB has delivered advanced automation and digital technologies to the Brazilian cement producer. Votorantim Cimentos Europe, Asia and Africa Region (VCEAA), which has the worldwide capacity to produce 55.7Mta of cement, are ramping up efforts to ensure lower emissions as governments and international organisations push for net-zero emissions by 2030. Digi... |
ABB launches probe to tackle AFR explosions06 June 2022, Published under Cement NewsABB has developed ProKiln, a gas sampling system designed to reduce the risk of explosions due to the increased use of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR). According to the European Cement Association, up to 95 per cent of traditional fuels used in cement production can be replaced with AFR to help reduce emissions. However, the volatility created by the higher use of AFR can bring with it an increased risk of explosions resulting in kiln stoppages and unnecessary costs. ABB’s ... |
ABB installs its distribution control system at Star Super Cement06 April 2022, Published under Cement NewsABB was the electrical and automation partner for the Star Cement clinkerisation plant 10 years ago and had deployed ABB’s DCS for three cement grinding units when these plants were installed. Each grinding unit had a different generation of DCS depending on the plant commissioning period. All grinding units have now been upgraded to ABB Ability System 800xA, which can implement advanced process control methods and is ranked by the ARC advisory group as the world’s No 1 DCS platform over th... |
ABB calls for faster adoption of high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives05 March 2021, Published under Cement NewsABB has released a white paper " Achieving the Paris Agreement: The Vital Role of High-Efficiency Motors and Drives in Reducing Energy Consumption" that reveals the potential for significant energy efficiency improvements in industry and infrastructure enabled by the latest and most high-efficiency motors and variable speed drives. ABB is calling on governments and industry to accelerate adoption of the technology to help combat climate change. According to the International Energy Agen... |
Oman Cement orders ABB's optimisation technology02 February 2021, Published under Cement NewsOman Cement Co (OCC) will build on long-term ABB relationship with the installation of ABB’s state-of-the-art ABB Ability™ System 800xA to optimise performance on all three process lines at the Muscat-based cement factory, which has a 3.5Mta cement production. ABB has built on a 40-year relationship with leading cement producer OCC in delivering the latest digital control systems to boost operational efficiency, increase availability, lower costs and drive sustainability. ABB has also re... |
Tan Thang Cement orders an ABB control system package30 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsABB has supported Tan Thang Cement to successfully complete the commissioning of ABB Ability™ digital solutions at a new cement plant in Nghe An province, Vietnam. ABB provided the ABB Ability™ System 800xA DCS (Distributed Control System), which integrates control, electrical and communication systems for optimal visibility into all processes for stable production and the efficient use of raw materials and energy. The package also includes ABB Ability™ Knowledge Manager and ABB Ability™... |