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The August 2010 issue of International Cement Review covers Corporate profiles, Into the Panama rainforest and Revamping obsolete equipment. Further cement industry reports examine Hornblower returns, What can we do with slag? and Indonesia: resilient recovery.
In this issue
Explore the August 2010 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.
Corporate profiles
Annual company profiles review the performance and strategy of Lafarge, Holcim, HeidelbergCement, Cemex, Italcementi and Buzzi Unicem.
Into the Panama rainforest
In a special report, Ad Ligthart charts the construction of Changuinola 1 hydroelectric project in Panama and the challenges to transport cement to the site.
Revamping obsolete equipment
Trinidad Cement Ltd has been looking at ways to maintain its aging fleet of mining vehicles at minimum cost.
Hornblower returns
Dr Michael Clark finds a sea of cement chemistry problems when discharging goes array.
What can we do with slag?
Arthur Harrisson takes a close look at the current use of slag in the construction sector, investigating the properties of blastfurnace and steel slag. He also ponders about its use as a raw material and as a cement additive.
Indonesia: resilient recovery
CPK Consultancy reports on the sharp rise in consumption and investment plans in Indonesia’s cement market.
Clearing the skies
ICR reflects on the progress of major cement producers in reducing greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants.
Gifts of growth
A look at the regional disparity of limestone reserves in India and its consequences for the cement industry.
Quality control of clinker
BA Agate investigates lightweight and freelime correlation for different clinker sizes.
AC drive control
AC drives have been installed by ABB at the Vigier Cement plant to give variable control of two limestone conveyors.
Petcoke pipe conveyor
Thyssenkrupp Fördertechnik installs a petcoke pipe conveyor for Qatar Aluminium.
Tailor-made transfer chutes
Martin Engineering’s transfer chutes successfully minimise impact and wear on liners and belts.
Eco-friendly conveying
Tong Yang Cement receives a 200tph environmentallyfriendly limestone conveyor from Kawasaki Plant Systems.
Jostling for market share
The South American cement market is experiencing an upturn in most countries as demand rises in Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Peru, while multinationals are looking to tap into the most lucrative areas.
Preparing for growth
ANCAP details the new semi-dry kiln at its Minas plant which will be able to produce 1000tpd of clinker and also the new suspension preheater and calciner for its Paysandú works that will double plant capacity.
CLEAN refractory products
A new line of CLEAN refractory products has been developed by Alfran to resist chemical and physical attacks from alternative fuels in cement kilns. The products themselves are made from silicon carbide and zirconium.
Ensuring long fan rotor life
Robinson Fans reports on the benefits of over-speed testing of fan rotors and details the procedure.
Air cannons’ crucial role
L-Tan Air Cannons Engineering demonstrates its maintenance-free air cannons.
Heavy-duty equipment
Cimbria Bulk Equipment outlines the technology behind its Moduflex loading chutes and Contec screw conveyors.
Nael cement expansion
Nael Cement selected Christian Pfeiffer to supply the design and engineering for its new 100tph ball mill line.
On site roller press recovery
Welding Alloys shows how it has developed a system for in-situ repair and recovery of roller press profiles.
West China’s dragon conveyor
West China Cement reports on the completion of its Ankang conveyor and its new 1Mta cement plant projects.
Mongolian cement develops
Central Asian Cement LLC is helping to meet cement demand in Ulaanbaatar and boost domestic production.
Unlocking Central Asia’s potential
ICR roams the plains of Central Asia, where construction activity and greenfield capacity are reaching new heights.
Product News
KHD and Weir Group agreement, Beumer’s new Mexican unit and Elogic offers complete dedusting package.
New Orders
FLSmidth and Loesche receive orders from Votorantim, Siemens wins German order, plus Gebr Pfeiffer and ASEC.