International Cement Review - January 2001

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January 2001 contents

Explore the January 2001 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.

1. 4

   World News

   The latest news and business developments in the global cement industry.

2. 20

   A vision for Sinai

   ICR reports on the opening of Sinai Cement Company's new grey cement plant.

3. 32

   Grading grinders

   Otto Jung of Gebr Pfeiffer details ways of assessing grinder performance.

4. 35

   Watching fuel prices

   Jean-Christophe Lefevre-Moulenq, discusses the impact of energy costs.

5. 37

   The burning alternative

   Ulrich Hock of Beumer discusses the value of alternative fuels.

6. 41

   Analytical methods

   Lafarge describes the merits of T opas - a new package for raw material analysis.

7. 44

   Building a cool swing

   ICR reports on the launch of the BMH 'Compact Swing' grinding technology.

8. 46

   Open for business

   ICR highlights the recent opening of Argentina's newest slag cement plant.

9. 51

   Made to measure

   Jean-Pierre Fabre reviews customer-orientated marine cement terminal projects.

10. 57

    Floating terminals

    Jan Pettersson asks: Is it time to revive the concept of the floating terminal? The latest new orders to equip cement terminals around the world.

11. 61

    Global port projects

    The latest new orders to equip cement terminals around the world.

12. 66

    Terminal workshop

    Ad Ligthart takes readers through the successful meeting in Charleston, US.

13. 68

    Dust handling

    Dr Michael Clark investigates how to handle dust accumulation on-site.

14. 69

    Forces of nature

    A K Chatterjee of ACC Ltd analyses the trend towards 'greener' cement plants.

15. 74

    Pennsylvanian cement market

    The birth place of US Portland cement has maintained a vibrant cement industry.

16. 80

    Product news

    The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.