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The December 2004 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. All the essential news from the global cement industry. Mexican prices show Mary Nour effect. Holcim maintains comfortable progress.
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Explore the December 2004 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
All the essential news from the global cement industry Mexican prices show Mary Nour effect. Holcim maintains comfortable progress. Fuel costs hit Italcementi while Buzzi improves margins. Frantschach integrates its worldwide packaging activities. Cementir buys in China.
Central Asian Survey
ICR reports on the emerging cement markets of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turmenistan and Uzbekistan which are showing new privatisation opportunities, expansions and new plant projects.
Refractory round up
A round up of the best developments in refractory technology. Product reports and new projects are highlighted with several refractory suppliers improving performance and refractory life-cycles DECEMBER 2004 ICR 5.
Maintenance down the line ■ tv
Bricking Solutions has been working with St Lawrence Cement, Canada to try and reduce the amount of down time due to excessive kiln refractory replacement.
Lubricants at work
High performance lubricants are being introduced to the Chinese cement industry for kiln open gear and mill ' v applications. Shell explains why such products are so beneficial in this market. i 7. IS <y'': ■.
Cibinong’s grate drive
Upgrading PT Semen Cibinong’s cooler drive equipment existing system and increased capacity of the power station and higher efficiency.
Ball mill vs roller mill
A comparison of cost factors between choosing a ball mill or a vertical roller mill is made by FLSmidth. Installation, start-up and maintenance costs are considered in this on going milling contest.
Technical Forum
The cost and value of homogenity come under discussion in Dr Clark's Technical Forum. Unwanted variations in homogenisation are tackled and solutions are put forward to ensure more consistent clinker quality a*.
Infrared thermography
The world's smallest infrared thermal imager is now available to the cement industry. Making temperature measuring affordable and portable, this latest technology captures images with digital accuracy rs ■ a*.
Upgrading with the TSV
The new Turbo Separator Ventile (TSV) from FCB Ciment is seen as a valuable way of increasing mill capacity, reducing energy and achieving higher quality cement Two case studies give details of TSV in action.