International Cement Review magazine archive
The February 1992 issue previews Intercem '92 in Berlin and reports Fuller's acquisition of Kovako-Carlsen. It profiles the fast-developing UAE cement industry, containerised cement exports and the major upgrade at Rüdersdorf, with technical articles on multi-stage preheaters, low-NOx waste-oil firing and Lepol kiln aerodynamics.
In this issue
Explore the February 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 industry developments from around the world, including a new joint venture between a leading Japanese producer and China, latest US consumption figures and the privatisation of two more Czechoslovakian plants.
Intercem '92 preview
ICR previews the Intercem '92 conference, which is to be held in Berlin on 19th and 20th February, and examines the Berlin cement markets.
Rüdersdorf plant profile
Located in the greater area of Berlin, the Rüdersdorfer cement works was considered the "jewel in the crown" of the former GDR cement industry Now owned by Readymix Berlin, this works is in the middle of a DM500m upgrade programme.
Kovako - Fuller acquisition
The deal was finalised at the beginning of February ICR recently paid a visit to the Van Aalst offices in Holland.
United Arab Emirates
Established and exoanded rapidly during a period of unprecedented levels in construction activity, the young UAE cement industry survived the subsequent market collapse of the mid-’80s ICR profiles an industry that is growing up quickly.
Contained export growth
An unusual alliance between container vessels and the cement trade has developed into a profitable export exercise for UAE cement producers and traders.
Progressing by stages
Practical experience is presented from five- and six-stage cyclone preheaters installed at India's Damoh cement plant by KHD Humboldt Wedag and CIMMCO.
All fired up
Ciments Français installed a Pillard Rotaflam burner to reduce NOx emissions and convert the plant to waste-oil firing.
Getting into a spin
Little work has been done on gas flow through Lepol grate kilns since their invention in 1928. This paper examines ways to improve the aerodynamics of this complex system.