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The September 1994 issue completes its review of leading cement groups and profiles Iceland's distinctive industry. Technical and plant reports cover a rapid cooler retrofit at Milaki, recycled raw materials at Lafarge, roller-press economics, refractory-brick development and dryout, ventless grate coolers, modernisation at Alpena and Pedra do Sino, and Oman's competitive outlook.
In this issue
Explore the September 1994 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.
Global movers
Part two of ICR's annual round-up of the giants of the cement industry.
Fast Retro-fit at Milaki
Experts from Milaki in Greece report on how FL Smidth upgraded the Heracles' Milaki Plant's clinker cooler in record time.
Land of ice, fire and cement
On an island which did not have roads or bridges until the 1920s and whose main claim to fame is fish, Iceland is a surprising place to find a cement works.
New-age raw mix
With recycling used more and more in the manufacture of cement, Brenda Biondo reports on how Lafarge is profiting from the use of recyclable raw materials.
Drive to cut costs
This paper, first presented at the IEEE meeting in Seattle, looks at the economy of roller presses.
Brick Evolution
Experts from Magnesita explain the past, present and future of refractory brick design with respect to the changes in burning and process technology.
Refractory Dryouts
Norman Severin of the Hotwork Corp, Lexington, USA, describes the practice of controlled temperature dryouts of refractory linings in the cement industry.
Ventless Grate coolers
This paper, first presented at the IEEE in Seattle traces the development of ventless grate coolers from the early 1970s and their use in the cement industry.
Renovation at Alpena
Lafarge Corporation's Alpena plant in Michigan, USA, is spending US$lm every year on re-development, renovation and redesign.
New line brings results at Pedra do Sino
Jaroslav (^erny of PSP reports from Brazil on the results of the reconstruction of a kiln line at Cimento Tupi's Pedra do Sino plant.
Cement baby grows up
Oman's cement industry was born in 1984, with the start-up of two cement plants But will it reach its teenage years in the face of increasing Arabian competition?
World News
The latest news, projects and technical developments from around the world.