International Cement Review - June 2001

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June 2001 contents

Explore the June 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

   European markets

   ICR examines Europe's cement industry and future growth trends.

3. 28

   Dominican dialogue

   ICR reports on Loesche's 'Discussions of the Round Table ' seminar.

4. 31

   Finishing the job

   A visit to the Cementos Nacionales plant in the Dominican Republic.

5. 37

   One step ahead

   KHD Humboldt Wedag AG looks at managing clinker and air distribution in coolers.

6. 41

   Grate expectations

   PSP Engineering Prevov AS describes its grate cooler technology.

7. 47

   Cooling off at Vigier

   Ciments Vigier SA upgrades to an IKN Pendulum cooler.

8. 50

   Small is beautiful

   Ad Ligthart reports from the Intercem workshop recently held in Tenerife.

9. 51

   Quantitative Rietveld analysis

   Process control using Rietveld analysis is studied in two of Lafarge's plants.

10. 55

    The next generation

    Design and commission of Florida Rock Industries Ltd's own Portland cement plant.

11. 61

    Additive fever

    Dr Michael Clark investigates the use of additives in raising production and profits.

12. 62

    All systems are go

    Crossbelt analysers from Thermo Gamma-Metrics arrive in China, India and USA.

13. 65

    China: a clean break

    A K Chatterjee reports on China's efforts towards cleaner cement production.

14. 69

    Supporting fans

    ICR reviews developments in cement-industry fan technology from leading suppliers.

15. 74

    Facing up to challenges

    The Indonesian cement market shows signs of improvement.

16. 80

    Product news

    The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.