Quick-fire laser analysis Premium
Cement plants rely on rapid analysis of clinker to monitor free lime levels and therefore, avoid a deterioration of clinker quality. To support this need for quick but accurate ...
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Finish grinding starts new era Premium
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) recently completed commissioning the Third-Generation CK Mill, the world’s latest finish grinding system, for Shuicheng Conch Panjiang Cement Co ...
The art of separate grinding Premium
The reduction of the clinker-to-cement ratio is one of the key strategies to decarbonise cement production. The use of vertical roller mills (VRMs) and separate material grindin...
Cement type and chloride penetration Premium
The durability of concrete is affected by a range of factors and it is recommended that these are taken into account when the type of cement needed for a project is specified. A...
Recarbonation of cementitious materials while absorbing CO2 from air Premium
Cement production is a significant CO2 emissions source, yet its cementitious product materials act as carbon sinks, with ambient CO2 captured in its uncarbonated CaO molecules....
Could cement be entering a ‘golden age’? Premium
With cement markets forecast to show limited growth, could the greater adoption of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) provide an improved outlook for the cement industr...
Trends in calcined clay Premium
Calcined clay is seen as an important alternative to traditional clinker in the manufacture of low carbon cements. This paper highlights the benefits and drawbacks of the main m...
Improving colour and material performance Premium
Colour and material performance are key factors affecting the overall customer satisfaction with calcined clay cements. Co-calcination with inorganic modifiers can bring benefit...
LC3: changing the building materials sector Premium
The emergence and increasing interest in calcined clay cements is changing the face of the building materials industry. Cemcon looks at key technological, environmental and fina...
A low-carbon fuel facility turns waste into cement plant energy Premium
To support Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy, Geocycle and Lafarge Canada commissioned their Low-Carbon Fuel facility at the Brookfield cement plant. Following the suc...