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The January 2010 issue of International Cement Review covers Increasing global volumes, Tétouan’s second new kiln line and Cimpor’s latest addition. Further cement industry reports examine Cement’s roadmap to 2050, Terminal expansion and Opting for a floating terminal.
In this issue
Explore the January 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. Cemex expects fourth quarter loss on sale of Australian business, China to rein in capacity in 12th Five-Year Plan, Cimpor sees Spanish profits drop and Citadel Capital reduces its stake in the ASEC operations.
Increasing global volumes
ICR reflects on completions of some of the largest cement plant projects of the last year and signals some highlights to look out for in 2010 with new capacity coming onstream in many locations.
Tétouan’s second new kiln line
Kawasaki has revisited Lafarge Tétouan to erect the plants second kiln line, having been the turnkey specialist for the plant’s first line in 2002-04. Its mandate was to build a new 1Mta production line next to the existing kiln.
Cimpor’s latest addition
Cipmor Yibitas completed a new clinker line during 2009 to compliment its cement grinding facilities at Hasanoglan, near Ankara, Turkey. The new line has a clinker capacity of 800,000tpa and was engineered by EKON.
Cement’s roadmap to 2050
The International Energy Agency and World Business Council for Sustainable Development outline their technology roadmap for the cement industry to 2050.
Terminal expansion
The turbulent changes in freight rates have led to high demand for new import and export facilities in the cement sector. Kovako explains how this demand in the way of shipunloaders was realised in two recent projects.
Opting for a floating terminal
The BUA Cement Group is the owner of Nigeria’s first floating terminal, BUA Cement I. Previously presented at Cemtech Monte Carlo 2009, David Barnett describes how the terminal was established at Port Harcourt.
The seatrade king
The dry bulk shipping trade has always seen highs and lows in freight rates and trade. Robert Haggquist gives an eloquent summary of what determines and influences the level of seatrade, and what is likely to happen in 2010.
Is there another option?
Dr Clark investigates possible replacements for Ordinary Portland Cement, and ponders if partial substitution is a more realistic approach. Certainly, carbon emissions are forcing companies to look at various new solutions.
A greener alternative
The search for an alternative to Portland cement has led Green World Crete to forumlate Geo-Green Crete™ which is carbon neutral, needs no hydration, is heat resistant and can set faster than Portland cement.
Free lime: the fifth phase
Arthur Harrisson looks at the reasons for the existence of free lime in clinker, and what effect it has on cement quality. He also investigates the effect free lime has on cement strength.
New silo for United Cement
Pan-United Corporation has unveiled a new cement and ground slag storage silo at its Jurong Port facility, Singapore. Aurecon report on how the project was achieved within the confines of the available space.
Quinn Cement FeSO4 upgrade
Quinn Cement’s Ballyconnell plant required its cement silo to be safely equipped with a ferrous sulphate storage and dosing system to reduce the chromium VI content of its cement. Portasilo designed and installed the upgrade.
Efficient surface mining
Wirtgen surface miners enable Eurocement to operate many of its limestone quarries efficiently, improving safety and performance. The 2500 SM surface miner has been successfully introduced in Russia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan.
RDF in cement manufacture
Satrind offers its experience of waste reduction and recycling solutions for the preparation of alternative fuels.
Precise fuel metering
FLSmidth Pfister Multi-fuel rotor weighfeeders offer various advantages for feeding kilns with alternative fuels.
Dust control tops the agenda
Libya is on course to regenerate its flagging cement plants with Asamer Holding keen to impart its support and experience in the Lebanese industry, implementing new filter upgrades for its joint venture facilities.
Product News
Spex CertiPrep to sell Katanax Fluxers, Doosan Infracore’s new compressor, and Atlas Copco’s long-hole drill.
New Orders
Orders from Arabian Cement, LILIAMA Vietnam, Semen Gresik and Semen Tonasa, Lalitha Cement and Secil.