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Kiln maintenance

14 November 2018, Published under Cement News

Increasing competition within the cement industry and growing concerns about sustainable cement production have placed more rigorous demands on maintenance in cement plants, including the maintenance of the kiln. Therefore, kiln maintenance requires a more dedicated focus than ever. By Dr Nijat Orujov and Frank Henning, VDZ, Germany. Figure 1: walk-by inspection on the kiln roller Driven by a competitive business climate and growing concerns about environmental protection, maint...

Concern over latest Philippine export rule

27 November 2017, Published under Cement News

Ernesto Ordoñez, director for quality enforcement at the Philippine Safety and Quality Foundation, has said the group holds concerns over the latest administrative order released by the Department of Trade and Industry. The order allows pre-shipment testing of cement imports. Therefore, the inspection of the product can be completed at the point of origin, followed up by a verification process once the product arrives in the Philippines. Ordoñez fears that the new rule could lead to a...

Vietnam: inspection of polluted plants

10 October 2016, Published under Cement News

A joint delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade and Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment were due to inspect cement plants that pose a high risk of contamination. The inspection investigated production and waste treatment facilities at the plants. Minister of Industry and Trade, Trần Tuấn Anh has asked corporations to consider establishing a specialised department for environmental work for large-scale enterprises. Contractors and investors were required t...

Is your silo due for a check-up?

30 May 2016, Published under Cement News

The future of the cement industry depends on the storage of bulk materials – from the quarry and raw materials, blended raw meal, clinker, through to finished cement. Like other parts of the cement plant, such as conveyors and crushers, storage structures need to be maintained to deliver optimum performance. By Gerard Lynskey, SSI Consulting, USA. Silo inspections and maintenance are essential for cement producers and can provide valuable information towards planning The Flor...