Cement News tagged under: manufacturing technology
ACCSESS for CCS projects13 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsCarbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) is an important pillar of HeidelbergCement’s carbon neutrality roadmap. As part of Project ACCSESS, the company will be the first to pilot CCUS technology in eastern Europe by demonstrating post-combustion capture technology at its Górażdże cement plant in Poland. With three main focal points, the intiative aims to connect European carbon capture projects with CO 2 transport and storage under the Northern Lights initiative. By HeidelbergCement,... |
Aggregates go carbon negative06 September 2022, Published under Cement NewsThere is a consensus that, to reach net zero by 2050, the cement industry must embrace carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS). This article looks at the potential of CCUS for the treatment of cement residues and the production of lightweight, carbon-negative aggregate, showcasing Carbon8 as a successful example of a scaling start-up. By Dr Paula Carey, Carbon8, UK. Figure 1: aggregate product CircaBuild There are an increasing number of projects involving the capture of... |
Addressing AF myths30 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsExisting misconceptions about the use of alternative fuels (AFs) continue to form a barrier to increased thermal substitution rates in cement plants. Specialist AF producer N+P addresses these myths and provides process engineering support to help cement producers increase fuel substitution rates. By N+P Group, UK. This year marks 30 years since N+P started trading alternative fuels (AFs) and alternative raw materials. The initial idea regarding the N+P venture germinated in the mind... |
Rohožník White is green23 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsWhite cement is used to create some of the greatest architectural landmarks that attract attention all over the globe. In Europe white cement is only produced in a few places, including at the Rohožník cement plant in Slovakia which is owned by Danucem Slovensko, a CRH company. With market-leading positions in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary and Austria, Rohožník White is shipped to 10 other countries, from Switzerland to Bosnia-Herzegovina. By Danucem Slovensko as, Slovakia. Danuce... |
Sludge co-processing progress and prospects16 August 2022, Published under Cement NewsChina has significant potential for the development of cement kiln co-processing technologies of municipal sludge and other solid wastes. In this article, a dry sludge disposal project at a cement plant in Guangdong, China, provides an example of the impact of kiln co-processing on plant operations and air emissions, and puts forward the development direction of this technology in the country. By Hui Li, Jiazhuang Hui and Liang Zhao, Tianjin Cement Industry Design and Research Institute Co ... |
Buckets of flexibility27 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsIn the cement industry high-capacity bucket elevators are used to lift a wide range of bulk materials, including raw mix, limestone, coal, raw meal, clinker and cement. Gambarotta Gschwendt recently received an order for several bucket elevators for a new cement line in Qatar. The order included its new ESPLV bucket elevator, suitable for material flows. By Gambarotta Gschwendt Srl, Italy. Gambarotta Gschwendt ESPLV bucket elevators are capable of lifting over 2000m 3 /h Five... |
Beyond primary measures25 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsUnder tightening emission legislation, it may be time to consider new technologies and products to remain in compliance. Denmark-based Umicore offers a variety of catalysts for the removal of NO x , NH 3 , dioxins, CO and various volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Globally several cement plants are today operating with a Umicore catalyst. This article presents selected case stories from some of the company’s catalyst installations in cement plants. By Anders Rooma Nielsen, Umicore, Denmark. ... |
Graphene’s future potential18 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsReducing carbon emissions in the cement industry is a top priority, but how to achieve that is the subject of considerable research and development. For First Graphene Ltd and Fosroc International, graphene shows great promise for significant CO 2 reductions and performance enhancements. by Michael Watson, First Graphene Ltd, Australia, and Dr Martyn Whitehead, Fosroc International Ltd, UK. Graphene consists of carbon atoms arrange in lattice-like structures just a few atoms thick ... |
LC3 in codes and standards11 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsReducing the carbon footprint of the concrete industry is a priority in the face of global warming. Limestone calcined clay cements (LC 3 ) provide one of the best options to reduce CO 2 emissions. For optimal implementation, but also to facilitate other low CO 2 solutions, standards that regulate the cement and concrete sector need be adapted quickly. In this article, two main standardisation regions are reviewed in light of the feasibility of adoption and deployment of LC 3 technology. ... |
Ensuring the quality of calcined clay cement04 July 2022, Published under Cement NewsWhile calcined clays are fast becoming a sustainable alternative to reduce carbon emissions, ensuring the quality of calcined clay cement is key to gaining widespread market acceptance. By Prof Fernando Martirena-Hernandez and Dr Roger Almenares-Reyes, Ecosolutions, Switzerland. Figure 1: database for strength following EN-197 protocol 17 Clays are rock, soil or ore composed fundamentally of a clay mineral or a mixture of several types of clay mineral, which vary according to t... |