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The February 2014 issue reviews GCC cement investment and Najran Cement's new kiln line and waste heat recovery plant. Technical features address clinker coolers, raw materials, cement quality, explosion risks, alternative-fuel use and grinding. Additional reports examine Tororo's production and Oman's growth plans.
In this issue
Explore the February 2014 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
The UK Competition Commissions orders a shake-up of the domestic cement market, CRH full-year development spend reaches € 0.69bn in 2013, Conch and Asia Cement announce strategic alliance and Sephaku launches production at its new grinding plant in South Africa.
GCC: long-term focus
by H Karmani, Global Investment House, Kuwait Global Investment House provides a detailed report into cement trends and producer activity in the GCC region where confidence is returning to markets and expansion plans are in progress.
Najran heats up performance
by M Matar, Najran Cement, Saudi Arabia Najran Cement has successfully opened its third kiln line and also invested in a 27.1MW waste heat recovery plant, setting a new energy efficiency benchmark in its domestic market of Saudi Arabia.
Alternative opportunities
Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant offers local cement producers potential for a new fuel option.
Grinding on time with WIL
Walchandnagar constructs Reliance Industries’ first cement venture at Butibori, India.
Insights from GCR10: Part 2
Rob Roy analyses historical data from the Global Cement Report, focussing on production, capacity and exports.
The benchmark cooler
Claudius Peters provides operating results for its ETA clinker cooler.
Maximising cooler availability
Fons Technology International reveals the inner workings of its popular Fons Delta cooler.
The importance of raw materials
Arthur Harrisson investigates the selection of raw materials and their importance in terms of clinker quality.
Dependency: Part 2
The second instalment on the complex dependencies involved in delivering a successful cement project.
Optimising Tororo’s output
Tororo Cement has had a major revamp by installing a new FLSmidth raw mill and upgrading its process fans.
Addressing explosion risks
Rembe looks at smart explosion prevention with particular reference to coal use.
Beyond particle size
Malvern Instruments employs image Morphologi G3-ID for better particle size analysis with blended cements.
Cement quality control
Retsch and ELTRA deliver a range of products to aid cement laboratories to deliver a high cement quality.
Maximising AF usage
Cinar uses MI-CFD technology to reduce CO emissions when co-firing with coal.
Keeping up and running
Beumer replaces a bucket elevator to keep a Dangote plant running at optimum levels.
Flexible, versatile loading
Cimbria Bulk Equipment demonstrates the strength of its dust-free loading chutes.
All wrapped up
ICR looks at the latest cement bagging and packaging products on the market.
BoldEco’s APV technology
BoldEco details its APV technology for efficient ESP-to-baghouse conversions.
Room for one more?
ICR revisits the Indonesian archipelago where new cement producers are jostling for market position.
Pressing matters
Hefei Cement Research and Design Institute explains the development of the HFCG roller press.
Making waste work
ICR looks at how Indian producers can play their part in the country’s waste management through co-processing.
Ulco Cement: a clean winner
Scheuch employs its EMC filter technology at AfriSam’s Ulco cement plant, South Africa.
Advances in special felts
Testori SpA reports on the special qualities of its needle felts for enhanced filter media performance.
High-momentum burners
A TEC GRECO describes why high-momentum burners are effective for lower NOx control.
The ultimate decision-maker
Jaiprakash Associates reports on lowering operational costs through process simulation and optimisation.
Extended heat exchanger life
Blasch Precision Ceramics offers its Oxytron® wear insert to prolong the life of clinker cooler heat exchangers.
Oman’s vision for growth
by V Sridharan, Gulf Baader Capital Markets, Oman Gulf Baader Capital Markets analyses the growth of Oman’s cement markets where producers are beginning to satisfy the market through increases in capacity and the prospects for the industry going forward remain upbeat.
Product News
Product News features a belt conveyor tip replacement, a 3D motion sieve shaker and a drill rig.
New Orders
New Orders for Bolu Cimento, Al Khalij Cement, Dangote Cement, STG Engineering and Mawlamyine Cement.