International Cement Review magazine archive
The January 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Growth returns to UK cement sector. After several years in the doldrums some signs of life returns to the UK cement industry. In this new ICR survey we examine latest industry trends and highlight developments in new plant construction, including Blue Circle’s latest proposals for its new Medway works.
In this issue
Explore the January 1998 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.
Growth returns to UK cement sector
After several years in the doldrums some signs of life returns to the UK cement industry In this new ICR survey we examine latest industry trends latest proposals for its new Medway works.
Emission control retrofits
Specialists from ACC, India, offer some very useful insights into ESP retrofits dust emission reductions.
Removing old refractory linings
With producers typically spending over US$1.0 million each year on maintain ing and renewing kiln lining systems, any system that offers to provide time.
India: a market leader analysed
With India set to go to the polls once again in early 1998, observers following the domestic cement sector are hopeful that the new incoming government will offer some promise to an industry now facing some important challenges.
Optimising ball mill performance
Industry specialists at Christian Pfeiffer, Germany, explore the mechanics of typical ball mill installations and offer some useful data on improving performance and reliability.
US cement imports on the increase
ICR North American correspondent Rob Roy reviews US cement imports and explains why higher volumes will remain a feature of this buoyant market.
A new silo system from Fuller
An effective storage and distribution system is very much dependent upon the choice and operation of the silo configuration.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.
Higher quality grinding
A scientific approach is used to examine the promise of higher finished cement qualities from today's range of grinding equipment.