International Cement Review articles tagged under : Manufacturing Technology
Alite size
Arthur Harrisson investigates alite crystal size and the effect on mortar strength.
Moving the goal posts
Tema Process reviews the importance of quality drying of alternative fuels such as RDF, biomass and sewage sludge.
Mineral resources & reserves
Met-Chem analyses whether the cement industry could do more to safeguard and know its available resources.
Problems with cement
Arthur Harrisson identifies ways to lessen some of the common causes for complaint about cement quality.
Going under cover
Geometrica explains why dome storage units can provide a sustainabile cement and clinker storage solution.
Specifying raw materials
Arthur Harrisson considers the impact that raw material changes can have on cement production, including raw material purchase, reasons for change, undesired substitutes and ideal replacement materials.
Home clean and dry
ICR looks at what's new in bagging and packaging ahead of Interpack 2014. Innovations showcased come from Beumer, Arodo, Premier Tech, Haver & Boecker, Möllers, Windmöller & Hölscher, Mondi and Thiele.
Siemens targets energy use
Dieter Schletterer of Siemens outlines the energy saving potential of its motor products with references from Asia.
To Russia with love
Van Aalst describes the commissioning of a mobile unloader for ODK LLC at Rostov on Don, Russia.
Less friction, less power use
Global Technical Services demonstrates how a lubricant management programme can provide energy savings.
New clinkers
Kline Consulting assesses how clinkers are being redesigned to reduce CO2.
A cut above the rest
Gullco International Ltd is called in to remove a kiln section at Irish Cement's Limerick plant.
Maximising AF usage
Cinar uses MI-CFD technology to reduce CO emissions when co-firing with coal.
The importance of raw materials
Arthur Harrisson investigates the selection of raw materials and their importance in terms of clinker quality.
The benchmark cooler
Claudius Peters provides operating results for its ETA clinker cooler.
Pressing matters
Hefei Cement Research and Design Institute explains the development of the HFCG roller press.