Cement News tagged under: environment
The tsunami-hit cement plant19 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsNatural disasters can happen at any time and anywhere in the world in an instant with devastating consequences and huge loss of life. There is little anyone can do to limit the impact of such occurrences, which are unpredictable and outside of human control. So when these phenomena strike a community and impact everyday life, the entire structure of one’s existence can be redefined in a split second. Such was the impact of the tsunami which hit Japan in 2011 and destroyed much of Fukushima a... |
Safe alternatives08 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsWhile the introduction of alternative fuels and raw materials brings many benefits to the cement plant and its surrounding community, the process requires putting in place an appropriate health and safety management programme. David Gossman of Gossman Consulting, Inc (GCI), USA, offers several important points to consider. Another fine mess. Where did it all go so wrong? Alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) present hazards well outside of those normally found in a cement pl... |
Nurturing today, for tomorrow07 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsBinani Cement‘s sustainability initiatives have always been a part of the company’s culture and business, and its tagline “For generations to come” reflects a commitment to nurturing the present and protecting the future. By P Acharya, Binani Cement, India. Binani’s 4.8Mta cement plant at Binanigram, Rajasthan, India, has introduced various measures to improve its sustainability track record Binani Cement Ltd (BCL) is the flagship subsidiary of Binani Industries Ltd (BIL), pa... |
Nurturing today, for tomorrow07 August 2013, Published under Cement NewsBinani Cement‘s sustainability initiatives have always been a part of the company’s culture and business, and its tagline “For generations to come” reflects a commitment to nurturing the present and protecting the future. By P Acharya, Binani Cement, India. Binani’s 4.8Mta cement plant at Binanigram, Rajasthan, India, has introduced various measures to improve its sustainability track record Binani Cement Ltd (BCL) is the flagship subsidiary of Binani Industries Ltd (BIL), pa... |
Aiming for zero accidents22 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsFor the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI), the number-one priority for all its 24 member companies is safety. Revised guidelines published in May 2013 on measuring and reporting aim to make the industry a safer place. Mobile equipment operation is one of the key areas of safety concerns in cement plants Prioritising safety is not new to CSI members. They have always been aware of the challenges concerning drivers ... |
Design with a difference08 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith the global trend towards the use of larger ships, cement distribution requires shiploaders and unloaders to handle increasingly higher cement volumes. Combined with ever more stringent environmental legislation and the need to yield commercial benefit, the design of loaders and unloaders requires advanced knowledge and expertise. By Cargotec, Sweden. Siwertell shiploaders, unloaders and terminal deliveries from Cargotec are tailor-made and thereby designed to provide the best ... |
Design with a difference08 July 2013, Published under Cement NewsWith the global trend towards the use of larger ships, cement distribution requires shiploaders and unloaders to handle increasingly higher cement volumes. Combined with ever more stringent environmental legislation and the need to yield commercial benefit, the design of loaders and unloaders requires advanced knowledge and expertise. By Cargotec, Sweden. Siwertell shiploaders, unloaders and terminal deliveries from Cargotec are tailor-made and thereby designed to provide the best ... |
Hon Chong cuts dust emissions26 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Vietnam’s latest upgrade is the installation of a new baghouse at its Hon Chong cement plant, Kien Giang province, replacing an electrostatic precipitator kiln bag filter. Totalling an investment of more than US$4m, the project was completed in April 2013 and has resulted in significant performance improvements and a reduction in dust emissions. By Nguyen Cong Minh Bao, Holcim Vietnam Ltd, Vietnam. Holcim Vietnam has upgraded its Hon Chong cement plant, Kien Giang province, by ... |
Reducing India's CO2 footprint19 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s rapidly-expanding cement industry can reduce its carbon emissions by nearly half by 2050, according to the technology roadmap published by the International Energy Agency and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. However, reducing the sector’s carbon footprint will require many varied steps and a joint effort by its stakeholders. India’s cement industry can be considered, by some measures, one of the most efficient in the world and it has made great stride... |
The lifecycle of a tyre13 June 2013, Published under Cement NewsThe use of alternative fuels and raw materials is common practice in the European cement industry. In this excerpt from MVW Lechtenberg & Partner’s Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials Handbook, the company gives an overview of scrap tyres as an alternative fuel highlighting the economic value for usage in cement plants, the impact on clinker quality as well as considerations and recommendations. By Dirk Lechtenberg, MVW Lechtenberg & Partner, Germany. Whole scrap tyres in a cement plant... |