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The February 2010 issue of International Cement Review covers Grate cooler design, Lafarge helps to rebuild Iraq and Qatar’s new 5000tpd plant. Further cement industry reports examine Mercury seminar, Alternative fuels and quality and India’s quarterly improvement.
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Explore the February 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.
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Grate cooler design
Tehran Cement explains why complex grate coolers can vary in their performance and examines their features and design relationships with the use of equations to show how the variables can influence cooler operation.
Lafarge helps to rebuild Iraq
Iraqi reconstruction is making headway thanks to the rehabilitation of factories like the Bazian cement plant in the Northeast of the country where Lafarge is creating jobs and boosting cement supply.
Qatar’s new 5000tpd plant
Fives FCB has completed a new line for Qatar National Cement Co (QNCC) equipped with an Optikiln system.
Mercury seminar
Dr Clark reports on the mercury seminar that was held in Orlando last year and solutions to reduce emission levels.
Alternative fuels and quality
Arthur Harrisson looks at the changing nature of fuels for cement plants and the complexity of using alternative fuels with variability in their ash content and chemical composition.
India’s quarterly improvement
The Indian cement industry has been shaking off the effects of the short-term dip in cement demand last year with surprising buoyancy as thoughts turn to further capacity expansion and high volume sales.
Clinker grinding plants
Christian Pfeiffer has completed mill grinding projects for the Lafarge Malogoszcz plant, Poland as well as for Holcim’s Gladstone facility in Australia, Mordowcement in Russia and for Northern Cement in Jordan.
Debris-layer and cement
ECOFOR describes the benefits of utilising its device for intensification of cement grinding.
HEXADUR for grinding rolls
Köppern reports on how HEXADUR is a valuable aid to protect high pressure grinding rolls from wear.
Kawasaki’s CK Mill upgrade
Kawasaki Plant Systems reveals new features and orders for its CK Mill equipment.
Plate and ball interaction
Plant Energosteel examines grinding with high-chromium cast iron grinding balls with metal and rubber lined mills.
China’s cause for optimism
China may have slowed the speed at which new cement plants are built, but established producers are finding markets where extra capacity is still required and expansion is a continuing trend.
Fast processing and QC
Bruker AXS explores the need for ever-faster processing and quality control in the laboratory.
From the diary of a bag filter
Intensiv-Filter installs a new bag filter at the Slite factory for Cementa AB and the HeidelbergCement group.
Clean air – clearer future
Contimpianti SpA reports on its recent conversion of an electrostatic precipitator into a filter bag unit at the Guidonia works, Italy. The upgrade has resulted in significantly lower emissions at the plant.
Enhanced lubricants
Lubrication Engineers show how its Pyroshield technology has cleaned open gear surfaces at Halkis Cement.
Modern software solutions
Mespas reports on its new Computerised Maintenance management Systems for higher efficiency.
Lafarge’s new kiln line
Lafarge’s Wössingen cement plant draws on A TEC’s experience to replace the plant’s two semi-dry kiln lines with a new dry-processing line with a five-stage prheater/ precalciner kiln capable of burning alternative fuels.
Brazil: back on track
Cement demand in Brazil is maintaining its momentum as investments continue for the construction of new homes and infrastructure as the country prepares to host two of the world’s biggest sporting events.
Product News
Retsch’s cutting mill, Lincoln Electric’s welder generator, DISAB’s cleaner and Haver & Boecker are on show.
New Orders
New orders for Lafarge Ciment (Romania), Sococim Industries, Southern Province Cement and Lucky Cement.