A case for low-lime cement Premium
The cement and concrete industry is re-inventing itself through new and efficient processes to not only reverse its environmental impact, but to make improvements to the whole s...
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Protecting a key asset Premium
Optimising the lifespan of a cement plant’s essential assets, such as the kiln, is key to the continued profitability of a cement company. The replacement of a kiln shell is one...
Improving SNCR performance Premium
In recent years the reduction of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in kiln lines has been an important topic which is expected to further gain prominence as central European emissi...
Achieving the target Premium
While achieving targets is commonplace in the cement industry, when it comes to quality, there are a few key parameters that determine the final product in the cement production...
Developing AF in Egypt Premium
With the increasing scarcity of natural gas and the hike in gas prices, Egypt’s cement producers are seeking alternative ways of firing their kilns. The availability of MSW and ...
Predict and avoid Premium
The shutdown of mills due to breakdowns and maintenance results in major costs for cement producers. At Sunstate Cement, Australia, cost-efficient and easy-installed vibration m...
Gaseous fuel firing in lime kilns Premium
FCT Combustion applies jet excitation, a fluid dynamic singularity, in its Gyro-Therm ® burner to promote increased mixing rates between gaseous fuels and oxidant in lime kilns....
Maintaining a smooth run Premium
Maintenance plays an important part in keeping cement plant operations running smoothly but can be severely impacted by inappropriate lubrication practices. Therefore, a suitabl...
Loss on ignition Premium
The loss on ignition of a raw material, cement or a clinker sample is the amount of weight lost through raising the temperature of the material to a predetermined level. As an i...
Keeping kilns cool Premium
Kiln hotspots are one of the causes of mechanical stresses on cement kilns. However, this issue can be addressed with the use of a water- or air-based kiln cooling system. One G...