International Cement Review articles tagged under : Manufacturing Technology
Compressors for carbon capture
A groundbreaking project in Norway will produce the world’s first industrial-scale carbon-free cement. It is a vital effort to decarbonise one of the hardest to manage industrial sectors, but Marco Ernst, head of sales and project management CCS at MAN Energy Solutions, argues that the true key to achieving carbon capture at scale is cost. By Dr Marco Ernst , MAN Energy Solutions, Germany ...
Enhancing dip tube performance at high AF rates
The rise in alternative fuel (AF) utilisation in cement manufacturing challenges the lifetime of dip tubes in the lowest cyclone stages of the preheater. A new generation of the HASLE Ceramic Vortex Finder, made from...
Meeting the low-cost NOx reduction challenge
In anticipation of stricter future emissions regulations, Taiheiyo Engineering Corp has been developing various cement kiln NO x reduction technologies. The most recent breakthrough combines the company’s new NO x ...
LC3 and LC2 – the low-carbon business opportunity
Increasing urbanisation is expected to result in a significant share of the world population living in a built environment that, unless sustainable construction materials are used, will lead to a considerable carbon ...
Ozinga’s terminal for all people
When US construction material supplier Ozinga needed a new terminal in the Port of Palm Beach it faced a range of challenges, including meeting not only its own requirements but also those of the local government in ...
Separators for improved grinding performance
Separators or classifiers can be key to optimising performance of grinding systems in cement plants as well as ensuring product quality targets are delivered. Modern third-generation separators are delivering signifi...
Printing the future
In the construction sector, 3D printing is leading to the development of environmentally friendly types of concrete and new ways of building with specially-adapted materials. As part of its drive to achieve net-zero ...
Water spray injection in coolers
While water injection in coolers has been around for some time, the introduction of an innovative spraying system following an investigation using advanced analysis techniques helped one cement plant in France to coo...
Advancing carbon neutrality through enhanced WHR
In addition to reducing power costs, waste heat recovery (WHR) systems can help cement plants to achieve their goal of carbon-neutral cement production. By Exergy, Italy Exergy’s organic Rankine Cycle waste he...
Optimising raw material control
Automated analysis of input materials and adjustments of input material feeders is supporting cement producers in reducing the economic and environmental impact of their operations. By Dr Michael Amrhein and Prof Dr ...
Scaling up 4G grate coolers
Fourth-generation grate coolers are enabling China to produce high-quality clinker in >10,000tpd lines. TCDRI presents the results of its cooler scale-up at XZ cement plant. B y Yang Huanying, You Xiaoping, Ma Jiaom...
Factory in the forest
At its 5Mta Hualien plant in Taiwan, Asia Cement showcases its new circular economy solutions as well as its biodiversity restoration programme. The company’s drive for sustainable operations ranges from finding saf...
Pioneering next-generation carbon capture
As governments, corporations and society push for more aggressive climate action, the search for scalable and efficient carbon capture technologies has intensified. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Inte...
Water spray injection in coolers
While water injection in coolers has been around for some time, the introduction of an innovative spraying system following an investigation using advanced analysis techniques helped one cement plant in France to coo...
Alkali attack as refractory wear mechanism
The increasing use of alternative fuels in cement production has led to increased wear on kiln refractories. Infiltration of sulphur oxides, alkali sulphates, and chlorides require more frequent attention to the stat...
Belite: effects of cooling rate
Belite properties show that the mineral has significant benefits in terms of producing cements with a reduced carbon footprint. Arthur Harrisson takes a closer look at belite and the effects of the cooling rate on t...