International Cement Review magazine archive
The September 2007 issue surveys the Czech cement industry ahead of Cemtech Europe in Prague and assesses Spain's slowing construction and cement markets. Its technology focus explores solid recovered fuel, alternative-fuel processing and handling, oxygen-enriched combustion, cement additives, chromium reduction, CO2-saving quality improvers and a Montana cooler retrofit.
In this issue
Explore the September 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 1H07 profits rise. Heidelbergcement increases margins. Italcementi enters Kuwait. The Venezuelan government takes control of Cemento Andino.
Prague takes centre stage
ICR surveys the Czech cement industry ahead of the Cemtech Europe Eonference and Exhibition in Prague this month. This is a well established cement market supplied.
Enhanced combustion
The role of oxygen enrichment in improving combustion of alternative fuels is discussed with reference to several Buzzi Unicem plants in the USA.
Solid recovered fuel
FISE looks at the development of solid recovered fuel in Europe and stresses the need for the continent to mobilise greater efforts in sourcing biomass from the biodegradable fraction of solid waste.
Waste management
A secondary fuels processing plant is currently being constructed in Ajmer, in the state of Rajasthan, India.
Handling guidance
Aumund Group explains some of the specialist handling equipment available for alternative fuels.
Alternative prospects
ALF-CEMIND is a project designed to help develop the use of alternative fuels in Europe’s cement industry.
Has Spain hit its ceiling?
As the Spanish construction industry slows, ICR assesses what the future holds for domestic cement producers.
Quality benchmarking
Technical Forum looks at a direct, numerical method to evaluate and benchmark a plant’s performance.
Creative grinding solutions
The latest generation of Sikagrind cement additives is based on polycarboxylate polymers.
Long-term reduction
Chryso makes a chemical breakthrough when developing Reductis 50, a Chromium VI reducing agent.
CO2 reducing quality improvers
Grace Construction Products examines what role quality improvers can play in reducing CO2 output.
Montana’s cooler investment
A modern Multi-Movable Cross-Bar™ cooler has been retrofitted at Ash Grove’s Montana City cement plant, USA. The new cooler has drastically reduced downtime.
Outstanding achievers
Holcim (US) celebrates the recent achievements of its Theodore plant, Alabama, USA.
Valued assessments
American Appraisal details its experiences of making cement plant valuations in Eastern Europe.