Alite size Premium
The practical implications following microscopic examination discussed in the April 2013 issue of ICR showed that the interpretation of alite size is not a simple matter. We tak...
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Moving the goal posts Premium
Although the cement industry increasingly uses alternative fuels such as refuse-derived fuel (RDF), biomass and sewage, the high water content of these fuels places a ceiling on...
Mineral resources & reserves Premium
In general, mineral resources that have a strong geological continuity such as limestone for cement manufacturing require less exploration work than deposits in the metallic and...
Problems with cement Premium
There are many causes for complaints about cement quality from customers, some more justified than others. A brief review of some common perceived issues indicates that a deeper...
Going under cover Premium
Metal dome technology has ’covered’ an entire world of clinker, cement and raw materials facilities. During the handling of large volumes of dry bulk materials, cement companies...
Specifying raw materials Premium
Aiming for a tighter raw material specification may not necessarily be the best option for a cement plant looking to improve the economics or quality of its final product. Drawi...
Home clean and dry Premium
Cement by its very nature requires safe, waterproof and dust-free storage solutions. Modern bagging techniques offer all three. Ahead of processing and packaging trade fair inte...
Siemens targets energy use Premium
Dieter Schletterer, Siemens vice president of Cement-Minerals, gave up his time to the press to describe some of the latest technology that Siemens offers to clients in the ceme...
To Russia with love Premium
Russian cement producers are increasingly regarding road mobile ship unloaders as a more flexible option to get their product to market. Van Aalst Bulk Handling BV successfully ...
Less friction, less power use Premium
As cement producers look to find additional ways of cutting energy costs, different parts of the cement production process are assessed to yield further savings. One such area i...