International Cement Review articles tagged under : Tech Forum
A chimney of corruption
Dr Clark investigates the probable cause of unsound concrete that is traced back to a cement producers.
Ethiopia’s fuel diversification
Dr Michael Clark reports on a one-day fuel diversification course in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Alternative fuel projects
Dr Clark is inspired by Resource Co (Australia) to consider alternative fuel project assessment and methodology.
Cemtech and CO2
Dr Clark looks at the progress made by the cement industry towards CO2 reduction and sustainability.
Total cost of ownership
Dr Clark revisits the fictional land of Ruritania where things are not going quite according to plan for new cement plant owner, Mr Entrepreneur. Establishing yourself in the cement market is not always so easy.
Vocational qualifications
Dr Michael Clark stresses the importance of vocational training for the cement industry.
Dependency: Part 2
The second instalment on the complex dependencies involved in delivering a successful cement project.
Roll press metrics
Dr Michael Clark offers an insight into roll press performance in terms of energy consumption.
NOx in the mass balance
Dr Michael Clark looks at how NOx emissions fit into the mass balance of a cement kiln.
Making step changes
Dr Michael Clark looks at how the precalciner and preheater have developed over the last half-century.
Clinker C3S paramount
Michael Clark reports on C3S content and its performance for manufacturing high-quality blended cements.
Gaseous emission control
Dr Clark investigates the various methods to control NOx and SOx and looks to future combative techniques.
Top-cycle heat recovery
Dr Michael Clark investigates heat recovery and energy flows in semi-wet kilns.
Automation for Africa
Michael Clark reviews the case for greater automation for cement plants in Africa.
WHR on the rise
Dr Clark assesses the different systems for waste heat recovery and the pros and cons of available options.
Balancing volatile behaviour
Dr Clark continues the second part of his article on the effects of using alternative raw materials and fuels.