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The February 2005 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Details of the Tsunami damage at Lafarge Andalas, Indonesia plus Cemex 4Q results and.. Let the good times roll by Tom Armstrong. Oman's cement producers are piling on extra capacity to their plants as cement prices rise and opportunities for export increase.
In this issue
Explore the February 2005 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
Essential global cement news covers Holcim's Indian alliance, tsunami damage at Lafarge Andalas, Cemex's fourth-quarter results and other industry developments.
Let the good times roll
Oman's cement producers are piling on extra capacity to their plants as cement prices rise and opportunities for export increase. ICR visits Oman Cement and Raysut Cement Company for project updates.
Building for success
A string of large-scale plant improvements and expansion projects are destined for Middle East markets as Iran, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and others look to modernise their cement production facilities FEBRUARY 2005 ICR 3.
UAE: stretched to the limit
In the last three years the United Arab Emirates cement market trend has turned on its head. No longer does it suffer from excess capacity. The fast acceleration in cement demand has led to several expansion projects.
Jebel Ali's new facility
Jebel Ali Cement Factory is to undergo a phased expansion project, incorporating the latest advances in grinding technology. The project will cost AED120m (US$32.6m.
Emirates filter upgrade
WL Gore has been working at Emirates Cement, providing the company's Gore-Tex® filter bags for the plant's raw mill and kiln baghouses. As a result Emirates cement has seen a good reduction in particulate emissions.
Synchro for less chromium
The new EU Directive for chromium reduction in cement has driven additive manufacturers to produce products to help cement plants achieve these targets. Synchro is new a liquid additive, that fits into this category.
Metered additive addition
A metering station to weigh and feed iron (II) sulphur, used in low chromium cements, has been designed by Pfister with integrated components. Fitting underneath a silo the station ensures reliable additive addition.
Blending perspectives
Concentrating on the ready-mix producer's need for blended cement, Rob Gaimster looks at the options that this end-user has for incorporating blastfurnace slag and pulverised fuel ash in their final product.
Mercury Monitor
Dr Clark investigates how meeting requirements for mercury emissions and their monitoring is becoming more difficult as restrictions tighten, especially with the introduction of more alternative fuel burning.