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The September 1988 issue examines recovery prospects in Belgium, petroleum-coke trades and Saudi Arabia's cement-export potential. Technical articles cover kiln-shell scanning, finish-grinding efficiency, LINKman kiln control, refractory management and online bulk-material analysis.
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Explore the September 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.
Belgium — prospects for recovery
After years of falling consumption, Belgium's cement producers look towards a sustained recovery in domestic demand.
Petroleum coke trades in focus
An assessment of seaborne petroleum-coke supply and demand across Europe and the Far East.
Saudi cement — gearing up for exports?
Saudi cement interests assess growing production and the prospect of significant cement and clinker exports by 1990.
Profline infrared shell scanning
The report examines cost savings from integrated kiln-shell scanning and refractory monitoring.
Cement-grinding efficiency improvements
A Dominican Republic producer examines ways to improve cement finish-mill efficiency and reduce energy costs.
LINKman kiln-control system
A control technique that mimics the operator rather than modelling the process is applied to cement-kiln optimisation.
Refractories for the cement industry
ICR reviews refractory selection, new material specifications and management systems aimed at reducing downtime and cost.
Gamma-Metrics bulk-material analyser
Gamma-Metrics presents an online elemental analyser for high-throughput raw-material streams, including an installation for CCB.