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The May 2006 issue assesses Russia's accelerating cement investment and the implications of kiln-feed fineness for clinker quality. Plant reports cover a kiln-bypass upgrade, calciner modernisation in Lebanon, alternative fuels in white-cement production, silo cleaning and infrared temperature measurement.
In this issue
Explore the May 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. Cemex reports 1Q06 net profits of US$505m. Holcim looks to finance its growth strategy. GCC sees net sales rise in the USA. Italcementi reiterates positive outlook for 2006 with additional news on Moroccan investments.
Russia – the new hot spot
ICR reviews the Russian cement industry with news of how and where cement capacity will be increased, plans for construction growth and all the latest feedback from the Petrocem conference.
The pursuit of fineness
Why is kiln feed fineness of critical importance in the sintering reactions and current trends in preferred raw material milling equipment.
Supplying Sugar Creek
Lafarge’s Sugar Creek plant undergoes a bypass upgrade to its kiln line to reduce the amount of chloride buildup in the pyroprocessing system. A TEC engineers designed a new quenching chamber for the project.
Sibline preheater upgrade
Secil recently selected PSP Engineering to improve its existing four-stage preheater at the company’s Lebanese plant with the addition of a RSP calciner.
Cardox clears silo buildup
A 12 year silo blockage at Castle Cement’s Padeswood plant caused few problems for Cardox International who employed its tube system on the silo. The CO2 blast safely removed the blockage in double quick time.
Semi-trailer’s strong stand
Intermat visitors will be among the first to have a glimpse of a lightweight semi-trailer which is expected to make its mark in France this year. Baryval-Serviplem will also be displaying its 38m3 dry-bulk tanker at the show.
White economics and quality
The Rohožnik plant in Slovakia is one of Holcim’s leading white cement producers. Find out why managing costs through utilisation of alternative fuels has become a vital consideration at this plant.
Set your sights on infrared
This report explains the most common cement-industry uses for versatile infrared non-contact thermometers.
Let’s peak at heat sensors
ICR has a selection of products from the leading suppliers of temperature monitoring equipment. This technology has to survive rigorous environments and provide accurate measurements.