International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 1988 issue assesses rising UK cement imports and a possible US supply shortage while profiling Foster Yeoman's Glensanda quarry. Further features cover intermediate bulk containers, pulverised fuel ash, fly-ash storage, bauxite in raw-mix design, lightweight aggregate and stacker-reclaimer systems.
In this issue
Explore the August 1988 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
News
Monthly round-up of cement news and industry reports from around the world.
UK cement imports on the increase
Higher demand and tight domestic supply are making cement and clinker imports an increasingly important part of the UK market.
Glensanda — the vision to move mountains
Foster Yeoman's Glensanda quarry is expanding towards a projected 15Mt output by the mid-1990s.
FIBCs — versatile handling for the cement industry
A review of intermediate bulk containers designed for cement transport and handling from plant to end user.
US cement — shortage developing?
Analyst Douglas M Queen forecasts a possible US cement deficit as demand rises and import availability tightens.
Coal markets
A review of coal-market news and ocean-freight developments relevant to cement producers.
Pulverised fuel ash — a versatile material
A review of pulverised fuel ash availability, suitability and applications in cement and concrete.
Long-term storage of fly ash
Nils Weibul AB examines the problems of storing and reclaiming fly ash over extended periods and proposes a cost-effective solution.
Revamped mix design using Gove bauxite
Gove Aluminium explains how bauxite can optimise cement raw mixes, improve handling and kiln control, and reduce alkali, grinding energy and transport costs.
Aardelite — new product from coal residues
Aardelite's Dutch developer describes a patented lightweight aggregate made from power-station fly ash, its technical merits and potential applications.
FLSmidth — stacker and reclaimer systems
FLSmidth presents its latest stacker and reclaimer systems for pre-homogenisation and buffer storage in cement production.