Taking the magic out of machine learning Premium
Artificial intelligence (AI) and its subcomponent machine learning (ML) are almost everywhere in industrial processes, and cement manufacturing is no exception. 1,2 Despite the ...
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Influencers of strength Premium
Over the years several factors that influence the strength of cement have been determined. These include mineralogy, chemistry, microstructure and process. Figure 1: central irr...
Feeling the heat of mercury Premium
Cement kiln operators, particularly in cases of co-incineration, may feel the heat when considering upcoming government regulations regarding mercury emissions. Therefore, it is...
Durable dampers Premium
To guarantee the regular operation of a tertiary air duct (TAD) system, importance should be placed on damper performance. Topnewer’s prefabricated damper with a framework made ...
Smart conveying
To get the maximum out of maintenance, proactive and predictive approaches have proven to increase the overall efficiency of plant equipment. The PREMAS® 4.0 predictive maintena...
Inline and offline oil filtration Premium
Proper oil filtration can reduce downtime and increase equipment reliability. Combining inline and offline filtration technologies can ensure optimum lubricant cleanliness, and ...
Changing colour Premium
Brown or yellow colours in the clinker core are indicative of unfavourable burning conditions such as reducing conditions in the kiln, according to specialists. At Tehran Cement...
VRM audits and optimisation Premium
The increasing use of vertical roller mills (VRMs) in the production of cement to reduce power consumption and CO 2 emissions has resulted in an increasing need for VRM optimisa...
Radiometry: advancing cement process control Premium
In the challenging conditions of a cement plant, traditional process control methods are not always suitable. Radiometric process control provides a non-contact and non-intrusiv...
The cement industry’s energy challenge Premium
With global cement demand expected to rise by as much as a quarter by 2050, the industry faces a range of challenges to produce in a more sustainable way. One aspect is to reduc...