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The July 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers Arabian plant start-up, Egypt, The smell of coffee and Welcome to Miami. Further cement industry reports examine Global plant construction, Cutting costs with fans and Forecasting retail prices.
In this issue
Explore the July 2008 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.
Arabian plant start-up, Egypt
Tom Armstrong visits Arabian Cement Company which has just opened its new 6000tpd plant at Ramliya. It’s an Egyptian plant, but with prospects for future clinker exports to Spain.
The smell of coffee
Multinational’s are taking a closer look when it comes to the MENA region as opportunities exist to gain strong footholds in these markets. The likely scenarios for mergers and growth are beginning to emerge.
Welcome to Miami
The ICR team recently returned from Miami where this year’s IEEE-IAS/PCA conference took place. A report on the main papers and news from the event brings the American cement industry into sharp focus.
Global plant construction
ICR’s mid-year round-up of worldwide cement plant projects highlights the frenzied activity of turnkey specialists and equipment suppliers aiming to keep pace with the current spate of large cement plant orders.
Cutting costs with fans
Dr Clark investigates how to lower electricity costs at cement plants with special attention to the use of process fans and the possibilities for big savings from the adoption of variable speed fans.
Forecasting retail prices
With Indian cement demand forecast to grow at near double-digit rates, Holtec Consulting develops a model to assess how capacity additions and surplus supply could affect retail cement prices.
Quantitative XRD analyses
T Fuellmann, & PANalytical BV, The Netherlands Quantitative XRD analyses using the Reitveld method is proving to be a reliable means to assess the blend and quality of cementitious materials.
Testing times in the lab
The cement plant laboratory is today packed with high specification analysers, test equipment and miniature crushers. ICR reviews the latest laboratory products to break into the market.
Jura Cement’s hat-trick
ABB Switzerland has a strong record at improving performance at Jura Cement and has recently completed the renovation of the Wildegg plant’s process control room along with reprogramming software.
Problem raw materials
Arthur Harrisson tries to unlock the difficulties associated with utilising hard to handle, chemically variable and unpredictable raw materials. Inconsistent quality can cause major challenges further down the line.
Ring roller mill developments
Broyeurs Soudron Sacre describe the merits of the ring roller mill for mineral grinding.
Pumped and sealed
ICR investigates the newest product offerings for handling slurries and liquids.
Service as usual
Mirion Technologies installs a dual camera system to assist a Spyrometer at Holcim Italia’s Ternate plant.
Thermal monitoring
HGH Systemes Infrarouges has developed Coolscan for continuous thermal monitoring of the clinker bed.
Higher emissions capture
Hascon Engineering provides an insight into some of its recent experiences in reducing dust and stack emission levels at cement plants. Flexibility of approach and liaison with customers leads to the best solutions.
Avoiding collisions at sea
Golden Bay Cement protects its cement cargo and the safety of its crew on one of its cement carriers with the monitoring assistance of FLIR’s Navigator Pan/Tilt thermal imaging camera.
Coming out of the dark?
Ecuador is taking its first steps to better prosperity, utilising its natural resources and taking on the challenges of building its infrastructure and improving its housing, which in turn will provide opportunities for the cement industry.
Product News
Manitowoc, Schenck Process, Puritan Magnetics and Atlas Copco feature in Product News.
New Orders
Drake, Dyckerhoff and Arabian Cement award new orders, while crushing equipment heads to Egypt.