Michael Clark

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Re: form of MgO in clinker, relation to Bogue relations

Yes, up to a maximum of 2% MgO in clinker. The MgO does not partition equally between the clinker mineral phases. Th...

Re: form of MgO in clinker, relation to Bogue relations

Yes, up to a maximum of 2% MgO in clinker. The MgO does not partition equally between the clinker mineral phases. The...

Re: form of MgO in clinker, relation to Bogue relations

MgO enters into solid solution in all the cement clinker minerals to different degrees. In these solid solutions i...

Re: process simulation tools

Your process simulation tools do have value, if only that they help you to understand the cement manufacturing pro...

Re: Rotary Kiln, Calciner and HGG Burners

It’s a pretty wide list, some I’d not come across. Kiln Flame Systems are not included in the list. Mic...

Re: Kiln feed to clinker ratio

Dear Bashar, Certainly improving the collection efficiency of the cyclones in the preheater will improve the kil...

Re: Dusty clinker

The most common cause of dusty clinker is excess sulphate over alkali in clinker. High sulphate cycling in the ki...

Re: High freelime and liter weight

The most likely reason for this problem is that the lime saturation is higher than can possibly combined in the CSAF ...

Re: USE OF PC DUCT WITHOUT PH DUCT WITH BOTH FANS

Dear Mr Mothia, Without more information on the duct configuration and how it is possible to operate with only the P...

Re: NO Reduction in reburning conditions

The temperatures in an in-line calciner are too high for ammonia or uea injection. That must be in the preheater. It...