Cement Kiln Process Chemistry Course
A six-week modular e-Learning Course designed for cement manufacturers and also
suppliers of specialist equipment and services relating to cement kiln
chemistry.
Course Content
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Module 1– Factors affecting the efficiency and productivity of cement kiln
operations.
Combination and combinability – combination of the raw materials into the
clinker minerals:
(a) Thermodynamics
(b) Calcination of CaCO3
(c) Zur Strassen theories
(d) Raw material mineralogical effects
(e) Intermediate combination products
(f) Inhibitors
(g) Fluxes & mineralisers Cyclic phenomena:
(a) Mechanism
(b) Hot mineral interactions
(c) Internal & external cycles
Expected time to complete Module 1 will be two weeks.
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Module 2 – Factors affecting clinker product quality.
(a) Phase Equilibria:
(b) CaO-SiO2-Al2O3 ternary system
(c) Deviation from Bogue mineralogy
(d) Crystal forms & polymorphs
(e) Combustion & reduction
Expected time to complete Module 2 will be two weeks.
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Module 3 – Factors affecting safety and emissions to the environment:
(a) Dust
(b) CO and THCs
(c) Acid Gases
(d) Heavy Metals
(e) Dioxins & Furans
(f) Heavy Metals
Expected time to complete Module 2 will be two weeks.
Course Material
The course will be conducted on-line, via a series of connecting modules,
allowing students flexibility (within a set timeframe) to complete each module
and associated assessments at work or home. Students should expect to devote
around 4+ hours per week plus some additional time for private reading/study. Dr
Michael Clark is the course leader. A computer with internet access (broadband
recommended) and email capabilities will be necessary.
While covering theoretical considerations, the objective of the course is to be
practical to cement chemists, process and quality engineers at the factory
level. The course will also try answer all the questions regarding clinker quality and kiln operations that
have arisen during more than 30
years spent manufacturing cement by the course tutor.
The course will be divided into three modules lasting two weeks each, with all three
modules delivered over a continuous six-week period. Each module will explore
the theoretical foundations and conclude with discussion of their relevance for
current issues in cement manufacturing.
Throughout the course the lectures are supplemented with exercises allowing participants to relate course material to their cement factories, or
the cement factories of their clients in the case of equipment or service
suppliers to the cement industry. Certification is achieved by completing a
satisfactory level of exercises, and by end-of-module exams.
The course is complete with downloadable handouts of lectures,
exercises, and reading material for the training record.
Next Course Starts:
14 July 2008
Or select a course start date:
Cost
The cost of the Cement Kiln Process Chemistry online training course is:
UK£500
Eur€700
US$1000
Reductions for group bookings at the following rate:
3 Students - 10% discount
4-5 Students - 15% discount
6 + Students - 20% discount
All discounts are applied automatically during checkout./p>
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Certification
Students who successfully complete the course are awarded a certificate and a
copy of the Cement Plant Operations Handbook.
Sample Lecture
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