International Cement Review magazine archive
The August 1991 Global Cement Technology issue compares the efficiency of US cement plants and profiles Cemex's Huichapan works. Coverage spans marine cement distribution, Green Island Cement kiln operation, slag processing, central-cone silos, raw-mill upgrades, asbestos destruction in cement kilns, cement grinding and electrostatic precipitator modernisation.
In this issue
Explore the August 1991 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.
World News
ICR's monthly round-up of industry news, trading and technical developments from around the world.
Rating cement plants
How efficient are US cement plants? Which ones produce portland cement at the lowest cost? ICR publishes the results of a recent report.
Marine cement distribution
This cement, together with a guide to terminal types and associated economics.
Huichapan plant profile
ICR profiles the Huichapan plant of Cementos Mexicanos.
Kiln operating experiences
One year on from commissioning, the paper details recent operating experiences with the re-started Green Island Cement kiln in Hong Kong.
Slag processing plant
Commissioned in March 1991, Steel Cement's new slag-processing facility in the Port of Melbourne, Australia, is described.
Modern silo technology
The application of central cone silo technology for the cement industry.
Improving existing raw mills
The use of high-efficiency separators and hydraulic roller crushers to improve the performance of existing raw mills.
Asbestos burning
A discussion on the destruction of asbestos wastes in cement kiln systems.
Cement grinding at Vicat
The installation of a cement grinding facility for Ciment Vicat in France.
Electrostatic precipitators
An investigation into the use of electrostatic precipitators in cement plants, using the modernisation of the Deuna Cement plant in former East Germany as a case study.