International Cement Review magazine archive
The December 1992 issue considers Hong Kong's construction and cement outlook before the 1997 handover and reports on energy efficiency in Berlin. It examines grinding optimisation in Eastern Europe, modernisation in Iran, China's fast-growing cement industry, the Yangzi development zone, tube-mill drive selection and additives for architectural white cement.
In this issue
Explore the December 1992 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 developments from around the world.
Hong Kong's China puzzle
Hong Kong has become the commercial centre of the Asia-Pacific region, but can it hold this position after China resumes control in four year's time? ICR reports on ramifications for the construction industry and assesses its options for the future.
The rational use of energy
ICR reports from the European seminar on "Improved Technologies for the rational use of energy in the cement industry" which took place in Berlin in October.
Improving grinding in Eastern Europe
Continuing the theme of energy saving from the Berlin conference, ICR presents a paper on how to get the best out of Eastern Europe's existing cement grinding mills.
Jfj Iran cement is ready for the world
As economic recovery from the Iran-Iraq conflict gathers pace, the Iranian cement industry is undergoing significant developments In this report, ICR examines the current status and highlights the latest contracts and modernisation projects.
Facts from China
China's cement industry, based on the integration of large state-run plants and local mini-plants, has become the world's largest cement producer ICR traces its development and plans for the future Plus a special report from the Yangzi river development zone.
Matching mills and motors
Choosing the right motor for a tube mill is complex. Drawing on expert experience, ICR identifies the main selection criteria and examines the best options.
Whiter than white?
A new cement additive promises to enhance the properties of white cement in architectural applications and to eliminate discolouration — all by providing a porefree ceramic surface.