International Cement Review articles tagged under : Manufacturing Technology
Loss on ignition
Arthur Harrisson discusses the importance of loss on ignition for raw materials, clinker feed, hotmeal, clinker and cement.
Keeping kilns cool
Kima has devised a water-based cooling system called KilnCooler to reduce the impact of hotspots in the kiln.
Know your raw materials
FLSmidth reports on its activities to supply Semen Gresik's Tuban plant with a new stacker reclaimer and describes the main characteristics of raw materials that such equipment has to tackle
Crystal inclusions in Portland cement clinker
Arthur Harrisson looks at the formation and presence of crystal inclusions in Portland cement clinker.
Fly ash and slag cements
While cements containing fly ash or GGBS have different strength properties to ordinary Portland cement, they also benefit from improved durability and workability. A key factor in strength development is the provisi...
Holcim New Zealand’s terminal shift
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd builds two new terminals.
Make the leap to the Big Data Cloud
Logimine explores the role of Big Data in better quarry management.
Elevated savings
Kespry identifies how drones can gather data, leading to cost savings.
Brazil gives OK to VRM
FLSmidth reports on the success of its OK vertical roller mill in Brazil.
Well-rounded thinking
Dome Technology has found round vents in its dome structures work best for explosion protection.
Is your silo due for a check-up?
SSI Consulting checks which silos measure up to the job.
Modular thinking
A recent EPC distribution terminal project, completed by PENTA Industrial Corp, highlights the benefits of modular design where components can be assembled at the factory without the need to use craft labour near the...
Tyres as fuel
Arthur Harrisson investigates the implications on clinker quality when using tyres as an alternative fuel.
Modern trainspotting
INFORM GmbH goes beyond GPS tracking and balancing of train movements to optimise cement distribution.
Conveying strengths
ContiTech reveals the solution for transporting alternative fuels at Holcim's Ha Tien plant, Vietnam
Managing alternative fuel supplies on arrival
Beumer offers tailor-made AFR handling systems.