International Cement Review magazine archive
The February 2007 issue examines Japan's balance between cement supply and demand, its growing use of alternative fuels and its treatment of chlorine-rich municipal waste. Further articles cover seaborne cement trade, industrial emissions, Lafarge's strategy, cross-border conveying and SNCR NOx control.
In this issue
Explore the February 2007 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 inaugurates new cement lines in China and Morocco. Cemex to expand production capacity in Mexico.
Creativity shines in Japan
Japan tries to balance cement production with demand as well as increasing its alternative fuel usage and ecocement products. Stephen Smith also provides further independent analysis on the Japanese market and its future.
Chlorine & MSW treatment
The ’3R’ policy has proved very successful in Japan for reducing wastes with the cement industry working with local communities. This article examines how high chlorine wastes are treated for utilisation in cement kilns.
Intellectual property rights
For the cement industry, there are hundreds of patents applied for every year. So what are the benefits of registering a patent on a particular product or idea and how much do they cost?
Carbon emissions
In addition to CO2 emissions there are several other gases emitted from cement kilns that need to be understood and limited. These include Carbon Monoxide, Total Organic Carbons and Volatile Organic Carbons.
Cement afloat
The growth of seaborne cement and clinker trade has seen demand for dry bulk carriers escalate. Charter rates are having a strong influence on the amount of sea transport and China has become the dominant exporter.
A perfect combination
Macgregor Bulk details its projects with Cemex for terminal construction and mobile shipunloaders.
Meeting demands
The modular nature of Cimbria Moduflex’s road, rail and shiploading chutes provides flexible solutions.
Clarity and purpose
An exclusive interview with Michel Rose of Lafarge highlights recent developments and future directions for this global leader in cement and building materials worldwide.
Cross-border conveying
Lafarge opens a cross-border conveyor line between Bangladesh and India for its Surma cement plant.
Tongling: 6.7km conveyor
RBL-REI construct a conveyor to ferry coal and clinker toand-from Shangfeng Cement Company’s Tongling Works.
Controlling NOx emissions
Lechler's SNCR DeNOx system is reducing NOx emissions in France while complying with EU regulations and operating with the company's Variocool pump unit.