International Cement Review magazine archive
The September 2011 issue of International Cement Review covers Polish production trends, Cement Ozarów overview and The CEMEX Chełm way. Further cement industry reports examine Cement under the EU ETS, Fons Delta cooler fitted in 15 days! and Stepping up to the challenge.
In this issue
Explore the September 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
Lafarge's 1H11 profit deteriorates, HeidelbergCement expects advances, while Dyckerhoff shows improvement.
Polish production trends
The Polish Cement Association outlines the progress that has been made by producers in this growing market.
Cement Ozarów overview
CRH’s Ozarów cement plant recently had a new kiln line installed and is the Cemtech Europe plant tour.
The CEMEX Chełm way
CEMEX’s Chełm plant in Poland continues to be a leading exponent of alternative fuel usage.
Cement under the EU ETS
Phil Kerton investigates the EU’s ETS scheme and its impact on the cement industry as phase III approaches.
Fons Delta cooler fitted in 15 days!
Fons Delta International carry out the installation of a cooler at the Askale Cement works in record time.
Stepping up to the challenge
The Brazilian Cement Association (SNIC) assesses recent trends and future challenges in the domestic market.
IV Brazilian seminar
ATEC Greco report from the IV Brazilian Cement and Lime Seminar in Brazil.
Norcem’s GSA at Brevik
ICR publishes the winning paper presented at the IEEE- IAS/PCA 53rd Cement Industry Technical Conference.
Grinding options assessed
FraMisUS LLC investigates and compares the varying options for cement grinding.
Dangote's mass training drive
Dr Clark reports on the large training programme that Dangote Cement has invested in for its Ibese employees.
HPGR’s rapid development
CITIC looks at the high-pressure grinding roll technology in China and recent installation performance data.
Refractories and coatings
Arthur Harrisson takes a close look at the importance of refractories and coatings for stable kiln running.
Jura’s optimisation drive
ABB outlines how its expert system has fully optimised the Jura Cement plant in Switzerland.
Current update strategies
KHD updates customised automation solutions: just-in-time, low-priced and 100 per cent error-free.
Deepwater Horizon cleanup
Aumund reports on its alternative fuel handling systems and Holcim Theodore’s work in the Gulf of Mexico.
How to burn more secondary fuel
Achieving the limits of the substitution rate for secondary fuels is not straight-forward according to aixergee.
TDF: the fossil fuel alternative
Columbus McKinnon and Alterros guide users through the use of tyre derived fuel handling systems.
BHS Bulk Handling
Bulk Handling Systems details its fully-automated machinery for processing municipal solid waste into RDF.
Waste-to-flame process
BMH Oy has designed the TYRANNOSAURUS® Waste-to- Flame process for solid recovered fuels nts.
Alternative fuel economics
Resourceco Asia provides an update on how alternative fuels are being developed in the Asian cement sector.
Burning biomass at Lucerne
Rawlings Manufacturing has installed a wood waste recovery system for Mitsubishi Cement, USA.
South Ferriby’s fuel progression
South Ferriby Cement works celebrates its record Climafuel® usage.
Carbon-negative cement
Novacem has developed a new type of cement based on magnesium oxides and carbonates.
Bag filters for fine PM emissions
Testori has established an R&D programme to meet stricter controls for capturing PM10 or fine dust particles.
Acoustic cleaning for SCR
GE Energy show how acoustic horns are ideal for cleaning Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems.
Smooth running machines
Whitmore's speciality lubricants and greases take on the challenge of hardous working environments.
Conveying to suit
Gericke AG reports on the varied uses of pneumatic conveying in the cement industry.
Increased productivity
ExxonMobil has released a new range of lubricants that have already helped Lafarge to increase productivity.
Optimised fragmentation
MOCAP Inc reports on its Varistem plugs at work at Holcim’s Ste Genevieve quarry, Missouri, USA.
Apasco’s sustainable plant
Holcim Apasco inaugurated its newest cement plant at Hermosillo, Mexico at the end of last year.
Mexico: awaiting the upturn
Mexican cement capacity continues to rise but producers are still waiting for cement consumption to climb.
Product News
Sonic horns, heavy-duty conveyor chains and vibrating machinery feature in Product News.
New Orders
Lafarge Mannersdorf, Jaiprakash Assoc, Drake Cement and Kahramanmaras Cimento contract new orders.