International Cement Review magazine archive
The December 1991 issue reviews improving prospects across Latin America's cement industry and the economic reforms reshaping Peru. Technical articles cover waste incineration in cement kilns, automated bag handling, dome storage, bulk weighing and despatch control, industrial vacuum cleaning and the production of low-cost cement using rice-husk ash.
In this issue
Explore the December 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 developments from around the world ICR's.
Latin America
This month's lead international report provides an overview of the Latin American cement industry and points to an optimistic outlook for the region.
All change for Peru
Economic reforms are overhauling the Peruvian economy ICR examines the the country's cement sector, with the nation's leading producer now m pursuing export opportunities and industry privatisation on the cards.
Waste incineration
An examination of waste incineration in cement kilns, elaborated by a case study of the establishment and operations of Scoribel, a subsidiary of Belgian producer Ciments d'Obourg.
Automated bag systems
A new bag-feeding system promises increased productivity in cement bagging operations.
Sphere of influence
A dome silo storage system takes shape to handle pulverised fuel ash.
Keeping it cool
Beginning an occasional series of "cement at work”, this location report V/ describes the construction of an important water supply project m Malaysia.
Bulk weighing
The design and application of continuous weighing systems is crucial to process industries However management remains totally dependent on the accuracy of the instrumentation, if process optimisation is to be achieved l teris^d UK M cement supplier This is followed by a round-up…
Weighing & control systems
A location report on the computerised despatch facilitiés of a leading UK cement supplier. This is followed by a round-up of products and expertise in the field of weighing and control for cement operations.
Vacuum cleaning
A profile of techniques and products in industrial vacuum systems with / particular attention to cement and ash handling.
Rice husk ash cement
Research reports that a low-cost building material is available to any developing country where rice is grown.