International Cement Review magazine archive
The October 1993 issue evaluates Heidelberger Zement's controlling investment in CBR and China's vast programme of cement expansion and modernisation. Further reports cover floating-terminal conversions, chrome-free refractory selection and service-life analysis, Caribbean cement trade and the operational and cost implications of switching kilns from natural gas to coal and petroleum coke.
In this issue
Explore the October 1993 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
The latest news, projects and technical developments from around the world.
Heidelberger's passport to the big league
Heidelberger Zement's acquisition of a controlling stake in Belgium's CBR should provide a springboard to greater things in both the European and North American building materials' markets.
China: the next step forward
The cement industry in China is credited as being the largest in the world, with over 300Mt produced last year Plans for expansion and modernisation mirror fast growing economic developments as the nation marches to the next millennium.
New life for an old ship
Converting ships into floating terminals can be a time-consuming and costly business, but HW Carlsen, the Swedish cement handling specialists, have taken existing land-based technology and simply adapted it for the sea.
Chrome-free bricks
Ten years after chrome-free bricks returned to the cement industry, many refractory manufacturers have developed products to suit a diversity of conditions found in the rotary kiln Magnesita SA, in Brazil, provides a practical guide to chrome-free brick selection.
Refractory consumption by statistics
While cement production technology relies heavily on the experience of experts, statistical research can be of great benefit This report looks at some recent analysis work conducted by the Giprocement Institute in St Petersburg, Russia.
Extended refractory life at Balakleya plant
A recent report from the Ukraine points to improved refractory life on a massive x 185m wet process kiln Dr Skoblo, a recognised expert, gives some pointers as to reasons why such results have been achieved.
Caribbean markets made for trade
An updated overview of the Caribbean cement market first presented at this year's Intercem meeting, by Lisandro Macarulla, President, APCAC.
Petcokes — making the switch
This paper from Compania Colombiana de Clinker, Colombia, draws on their experiences in switching from natural gas to coal/pet-coke firing.