International Cement Review magazine archive
The October 1997 issue explores Myanmar's newly accessible cement industry, Qatar's FCB-engineered plant and the difficult outlook for Ukraine. Technical reports address conveyor transfer-point spillage, curved conveying in China, neural-network process control, NOx prevention and practical methods for improving cement-plant profitability.
In this issue
Explore the October 1997 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 and technical developments in the global cement industry.
Myanmar - a voyage of discovery
Myanmar is at last opening its doors to foreign investors ICR reviews its domestic cement industry and explores investment opportunities.
Life in the desert
Qatar is ready to commission a new 2000tpd plant, engineered by FCB, France ICR travels out to Doha and conducts a site survey.
The problem of the transfer point
Dust spillage can be a major problem in conveying systems, Martin Engineering in the US highlights some possible solutions.
The curve in the dragons tail
French group REI is about to commission a new Curvoduc conveyor system in deepest China. ICR went to investigate.
Neural networks
Can higher mathematics provide a reliable control system for cement produc tion? Abhay Bulsari of AB Nonlinear Solutions, Finland thinks that they can.
Prevention of NOx emissions
This highly topical issue is explored in detail by experts from the British Cement Association.
Profits and costs
Experts look at ways of improving profits and reducing costs in cement.
Ukraine’s uncertain future
Can Ukraine rejuvenate its ailing cement industry? A good question given present conditions ICR examines the realities for this major production base.
Romania comes of age
Lafarge is now set to become a major participant in Romanian cement production ICR examines this topical market.
Hydraulic success story
O&K, Germany has recently announced the worlds largest excavator.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.