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The exception proves the rule

28 August 2012, Published under Cement News

While modern cement production technology favours the dry-process, there are occasions were a semi-wet process is the only choice – for instance, if the limestone deposits used as a raw material source only supply wet product. Michael Kapphahn, Holcim (Deutschland) AG, Germany, draws from his experience. The natural water content of raw materials contributes to the heat consumption of the whole cement production process (see Figure 1). Hence, the raw material deposit determines in adva...