International Cement Review magazine archive
The May 2011 issue of International Cement Review covers Festus at a glance, Reserve replacement rate and Threat or opportunity?. Further cement industry reports examine A time of change, Global Construction 2020 and Gaining control of raw materials.
In this issue
Explore the May 2011 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
Buzzi Unicem reports its 2010 results, Dangote signs an African agreement and Anhui Conch records higher profit.
Festus at a glance
Buzzi Unicem’s Festus cement plant has completed a new kiln-line expansion and features among the IEEE plant tours.
Reserve replacement rate
Dr Clark discusses the concept of a ‘reserve replacement rate’ and asks what can be learnt from the oil industry.
Threat or opportunity?
ICR discusses the EPA’s environmental protection ! legislation and its impact on the USA’s cement industry.
A time of change
Cemtech Middle East visited the UAE this spring, where delegates enjoyed fabulous presentations and hospitality.
Global Construction 2020
Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics assess construction trends around the world.
Gaining control of raw materials
SABIA installs a Model L-2000 Static sample analyser at Lafarge’s Cave-In-Rock quarry to supply the Joppa plant.
Sustainable technology
Electro Static Technology look for solutions to Monarch Cement’s finish mill bearing problems.
Radar transmits benefits
Siemens installs a high-frequency, narrow-beam Sitrans level measurement radar at St Marys Cement, Canada.
Strawberries and cucumbers
Bricking Solutions describes its “Circle of Refractory Maintenance” philosophy employed at Ste Genevieve.
Alternatives to ACI
GCI Solutions reviews available alternatives for lowering mercury emissions.
Screw conveyor technology
Cargotec look at screw conveyors for cement unloading at ports and describe the Siwertell range.
Quality rather than quantity
Exhibition in Beijing and reports on the event.
The importance of cooling
Arthur Harrisson investigates the efficiency and quality of clinker cooling in modern cement plants.
Prevention of silo contamination
Larox Flowsys assesses the value of automated silo operation and the role of different types of valves.
Searching for stability
Ad Ligthart surveys the cement markets of Central America and reviews the potential for growth.
Petcoke price factors
Cimeurope review petcoke pricing trends and urge cement companies to reconsider their purchasing policies.
Paramatised process control
ABB Switzerland show how a process control system can be tailor-made with its 800xA Minerals Library.
Cemex’s sustainable solution
Rockwell provides automation control for Cemex UK’s Rugby plant and its Climafuel handling.
Productive engineering
Polysius explain the engineering tools to help Quality assurance Management and Expert systems perform well.
Service-oriented architecture
MaCT USA describe cloud computing services and service-orientated architecture for process control.
Oxygen economics
Air Products give a detailed explanation on how oxygen enrichment can be a huge benefit to many cement works.
Kiln corrosion protection
3L&T discover the causes of kiln corrosion and highlight the performance of its KilnGuard-600SCW protection.
Measured fuel levels
Endress+Hauser explain how its guided radar sensor measures quantities of solvent fuel entering the kiln.
Low-NO x multifuel burning
Greco Combustion Systems shows how burners can be designed for low NOx and multifuel burning.
Fast payback burner upgrade
FLSmidth underlines the benefit of burner upgrades and outlines them in several DUOFLEX burner projects.
Cementing partnerships
Donaldson Membranes installs Tetratex filter media at a cement works in the UAE to reduce particulate emissions.
Cruz Azul enjoys filter durability
WL Gore reports on the durable performance of its filtration technology at Cruz Azul’s Aguascalientes works.
Retrofitting at Shandong
Hiconics solves Shandong Cement’s high-temperatue fan problems by fitting a MV variable frequency drive.
MAAG CEM drive system
FLSmidth MAAG’s CEM Drive is designed to be the centrepiece for drive systems for VRMs up to 8000kW.
Raw mill drive overhaul
Philadelphia Gear Corporation strips down, repairs and rebuilds a raw mill drive for a North American cement producer.
New Falk V-Class gear drives
Rexnord’s new Falk V-Class drive has high-torque, reliability and a heavy-duty split housing design.
Canada’s sustainable goals
The Canadian cement industry is shaping up for a more sustainable future.