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The March 2008 issue of International Cement Review covers Thailand: a new start?, ASEAN regional review and Refractory supply in Vietnam. Further cement industry reports examine Conveying alternative fuels, Kiln chains and Analysis and preparation.
In this issue
Explore the March 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.
Thailand: a new start?
Thailand’s cement industry struggled with low cement consumption last year, but 2008 appears to have the right credentials to see a turnaround in events. ICR investigates what is giving Thai producers renewed optimism.
ASEAN regional review
ASEAN countries provide the focus as ICR reviews the markets and looks ahead to prospects in 2008-09.
Refractory supply in Vietnam
Vietnam has been the destination for much of Siam Refractory’s recent work.
Conveying alternative fuels
The Aumund Group has recently equipped Indocement with various machinery for handling its alternative fuels This article shows how Samson® feeders and conveyors are successfully employed at the plant.
Kiln chains
Dr Clark explains some of the challenges and pitfalls that producers need to be wary of when configuring a chain system for long wet kilns. What are the possible impacts on productivity and thermal efficiency?
Analysis and preparation
ICR details some of the latest XRF and XRD technology along with sample preparation equipment. New ways to grind and X-ray and fuse samples are detailed for modern laboratories.
Integrated X-ray analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific explains how its XRF and XRD equipment is enabling cement producers to analyse raw materials, kiln feed and clinker in greater detail.
XRF fusion precision with TheAnt
Claisse improves precision and accuracy of fused disks for XRF analysis for cement and raw materials with TheAnt automatic weighing system.
A question of results
Jordan Valley describes the merits of its EX-3600M energy dispersive XRF spectrometer for analysis.
China’s power shortage
China is witnessing a power crisis which may enable it to shut down older cement capacity earlier than expected.
Quality begins at the quarry
Arthur Harrisson explains why quality raw materials are required for top grade and consistent cement. He explains why the choice of raw meal chemistry, and material extraction and preparation is so important.
Conch leads the way in Asia
Anhui Conch’s Tongling quarry is raising mining.
Vibration and imbalance
Robinson Industries reveals the main causes of fan imbalance and how to spot potential problems.
Variable speed is the way to go
TMEIC GE describes how variable speed drive solutions are able to offer several payback advantages over fixed-speed mechanical methods with constant motors for kiln fan control.
Modern fan design
The demands of modern cement plants are pushing the limits of fan design further says Reitz Ventilatoren.
Fanning the flames
Venti Oelde utilises two-stage centrifugal fans to improve air-flow balance during combustion.
Optimising spray nozzles
Spray nozzles have multiple uses in cement plants for gas cooling and conditioning, SNCR and dedusting applications. Lechler details their usage and selection.
Fly ash storage solutions
Dome Technology reports on the recent erection of two fly ash storage domes in Florida and Pennsylvania.
Storage silo selection
Tank Connection considers the main questions that should be asked before constructing silos.
Poland’s construction kick-start
ICR has an exclusive report on Poland’s cement industry which is attempting to balance its country’s need for higher cement capacity with Europe’s goal of lowering allowances for CO2 emissions.
New Orders
Scheuch wins a number of dedusting orders from around the world, ABB lands a contract from the Vietnam Cement Industry Corp and PPC Cement installs a new crusher to increase capacity at its Laezonia quarry.