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The March 2006 issue tracks the UAE's capacity boom, expansion in Ras Al-Khaimah and major projects across the Middle East. Technical articles address cement packaging, captive power, raw-material reclaiming, slag grinding, wear protection and the economics of mini-cement plants.
In this issue
Explore the March 2006 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. Lafarge secures an operating profit of `2.357bn for 2005. Cemex’ 2005 turnover was up by 88 per cent Meanwhile, Heidelbergcement accumalates 2005 net profits of `415m, but Buzzi Unicem’s Italian sales fall.
Trying to keep pace
Massive expansion programmes are flourishing all over the UAE as producers race to match supply with soaring cement demand. ICR takes a tour through the emirates in order to assess current plans and market forecasts.
Touring Ras Al-Khaimah
Local cement producers in Ras Al-Khaimah are expanding cement capacities. ICR investigates how this current round of projects are developing in the light of market expectations.
Middle East agenda
ICR provides an exclusive survey on the latest modernisation and capacity increases in the Middle East with news of major contracts and orders helping to raise cement and clinker production levels in the region.
Saudi power provider
Riyadh Cement Company is currently receiving delivery of generating equipment from Wärtsilä for a new 45.3MW power plant. The project is one of several in Saudi Arabia where cement is in high demand.
Reclaimed Iranian orders
Mazandaran Cement, Iran has had a specially designed bridge reclaimer system erected for raw material handling The leading technology focuses on a new ‘active’ rake component and a modified scraper chain system.
Leaders of the pack
ICR unfolds new packaging equipment and bagging solutions for the cement industry. There’s news of a big company acquisition, South African and Pakistan plant projects, new sealing and closing systems and much more.
Cost reductions with slag
The results of a finish grinding survey at ENCI’s Ijmuiden cement plant pointed towards future investment in a roller press and dynamic separator to enable a higher Blaine and a reduction in energy costs.
Mini or maxi?
Why are there so many mini-cement plants in existence when a growing trend for larger plants dominates market expectations? Dr Clark reviews current trends and notes why price wars may influence the mix.
Improved wear resistance
High wear problems effect the cement industry on many pieces of machinery. ICR outlines various methods to reduce wear on roller mills, chain and rake systems, bearings for vibrating screens, and other equipment.
Castle’s Chromium reduction
Castle Cement reduces its Chromium VI levels in its cement by introducing ferrous sulphate to its production process. New storage and feeding systems for the additive addition required Fairport Engineering’s expertise.
Prospective control dosing
Metered control of bulk materials based on calculation as opposed to regulation is the principle behind Pfister’s Proscon weighfeeder technology, which is becoming a popular way to feed pulverised fuels to kiln burners.
Weighing up all the options
A selection of new weighing arrivals will have customers checking truck axle weight, analysing weighbelt feeder rates, monitoring grinding efficiency with impact weighers and using checkweighers to feed conveyor lines.
Modernisation beckons
An ageing cement production base has left Ukraine’s privatised industry with a mandate to modernise and seek further foreign investment for plants which are still heavily reliant on wet-process technology.
Product News
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.