Challenges and opportunities Premium
With limited fossil fuel reserves suitable for cement production, India is seeking to increase its use of alternative fuels. In this undertaking, the country faces significant a...
Environment
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CO2 mineralisation Premium
The mineralisation of carbon dioxide (CO2) can provide significant environmental benefits in a world where climate change is at the top of the agenda. For the cement industry, i...
Carbon trading – state of play Premium
Low prices and generous free allowances have meant that the cement and lime industry has been relatively unfazed by the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS). Is this about...
Out of aluminium waste Premium
To reduce natural raw material use, the cement industry is increasingly considering byproducts from other industrial processes such as spent pot liners supplied by the aluminium...
Closing the recovery gap Premium
As the pursuit for better waste management practices in developing countries continues by overcoming barriers and changing mindsets, Geocycle Indonesia is playing its part in cl...
Scaling up MSW models Premium
The effective management and disposal of municipal solid wastes (MSW) in India has become a major concern. Forecast rapid urbanisation, uncontrolled population growth and rising...
NOx reduction at Vidal Ramos
To lower NOx emissions Votorantim Cimentos decided to install SNCR equipment as well as implement alternative fuels (AF) use at its Vidal Ramos plant, Brazil. This required the ...
Ras Al Khaimah-based cement company sees temporary environmental shutdown
The UAE Ministry of Water and Environment has closed a Ras Al Khaimah cement factory in Khor Khuweir for a month. The plant has not complied with rules under Cabinet Resolution ...
Best-practice APC selection Premium
Unforeseen shutdowns in air pollution control systems (APC) can be the result of insufficient process knowledge and lack of understanding of individual plant requirements. Moreo...
UltraTech Cement's power provisions Premium
In India, finish grinding typically consumes around 40 per cent of power while raw material preparation and clinker burning account for an additional 30 per cent. Therefore, an ...