Achieving the right mix Premium
Cement-free dry gunning mixes using silica sol as a binder eliminate some of the issues such as a lack of air permeability found in traditional low-cement castables. In this art...
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Small upgrades, big impact Premium
Recommendations from FLSmidth’s specialists across the flow sheet demonstrate the role of upgrades in optimising the cement manufacturing process and achieving significant energ...
Turning the tide on plastic waste in south Asia Premium
The cement industry in south Asia currently co-processes over 1Mta of non-recyclable plastic waste (NRPW). With further efforts, the region has the potential to achieve thermal ...
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 ...
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...