Tyres as fuel Premium
The recycling of used vehicle tyres as fuel has become commonplace in many areas, including the cement industry. What are the implications of using this particular alternative f...
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Modern trainspotting Premium
While many railway enthusiasts enjoy the sighting and recording of trains, ie trainspotting, as a hobby, cement producers have a commercial interest in tracking and scheduling t...
Conveying strengths Premium
Modern cement plants involve the movement of a wide range of materials requiring durable equipment suited to the specific application, whether it is the conveying of raw materia...
Managing alternative fuel supplies on arrival Premium
Alternative fuels and raw materials often arrive at a cement works from an external pretreatment facility. Their efficient use includes the need to convey, store and dose them a...
Fans of saving energy Premium
When Hanson Cement’s GGBS factory in Purfleet, UK, was looking to achieve energy savings, it chose to upgrade the fan of Mill 3 with Siemen’s Integrated Drive Systems concept. T...
Dynamic mercury control Premium
Recent environmental legislation requires US cement plants to tighten up their mercury control procedures. ADA Carbon Solutions has developed the Dynamic Mercury Index test to h...
Seal of approval Premium
Kiln seals help improve kiln control and place lower demands on ID fans and burner output. Available in different guises and each with its own advantages and drawbacks, can comb...
New grinding dimensions Premium
As the global demand for cement increases, new cement plant projects are designed to larger production capacities. Alongside this requirement for higher output potential is the ...
Improving ash quality Premium
As governments consider the reduction of power generation in coal-fired power stations for environmental reasons, this article looks at the impact of this measure on the supply ...
Down to size Premium
PT Cemindo Gemilang, part of the Ganda group and relative newcomer to the cement business, has recently constructed a 10,000tpd integrated cement works on Java, Indonesia. The c...