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The September 2014 issue focuses on Turkey's cement expansion and supplier projects ahead of Cemtech Europe in Istanbul. It also examines India and Mediterranean markets. Technical coverage includes shiploading, quality monitoring, kiln dust, alite hydration, waste heat recovery, alternative fuels, grinding and refractories.
In this issue
Explore the September 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
All the latest half-year performance results from the leading global cement majors, plus details on Lafarge and Holcim’s proposed disposals in Brazil, Turkish producers announce investments both home and away and Cemex Latam unveils plans for a greenfield plant in Colombia.
Turkey’s confident approach
by TÇMB & ICR Research As Cemtech Europe 2014 heads to Istanbul, the Turkish cement sector takes centre stage with capacity additions, trading and sustainability endeavours high on the agenda.
KHD’s Turkish success stories
KHD reports on new production line start-ups at Kahramanmara ş Çimento and Askale Çimento.
Turkish connections
Siemens details projects successes with Turkish producers and domestic construction companies.
Enhanced shiploading
Bedeschi SpA shares its experience of shiploading and unloading projects in the Mediterranean region.
Boosting Bolivian output
Coboce explains the rationale behind its new 1.6Mta line in Bolivia and outlines projects under planning.
Ensuring quality monitoring
Qualist reports on its GreenChimney monitoring system which has been well received by Traçim Ciment of Turkey.
Building a Russian presence
ICR interviews André Martin, CEO of Lafarge Russia & Ukraine, on recent achievements and future goals.
Alternative fuel projects
Dr Clark is inspired ResourceCo (Australia) to consider alternative fuel project assessment and methodology.
Cement kiln dust varieties
Arthur Harrisson details the composition and sources of kiln dust, as well as new applications for waste dust.
Alite hydration with alkalis
Cementos Argos refers to research on the presence of alkalis in cement resulting in greater hydration rates.
Untapping WHR potential
Birla Corp explains the value of waste heat recovery systems and how to overcome installation difficulties.
One-stop dosing and blending
Clyde Bergemann offers a simpler way to produce blended cements at distribution centres and terminals.
Power to the plants
Dangote assesses the options for powering its new crop of cement plants in Africa.
Carbon conversion projects
Kline Consulting investigates carbon conversion projects and the role that algae can play in future cement plants.
Making WHR work
Nanjing Kisen reviews the options for waste heat recovery and its installation at Bursa Cement, Turkey.
India: signs of revival
by ICR Research Improving economic indicators, a pick-up in cement consumption, better pricing environment and hopes of a government push on infrastructure point to better times for the Indian cement sector.
UltraTech’s power provisions
UltraTech provides an insight into its captive power plant requirements at Rawan, Rajashree and Andhra Pradesh.
Siwertell celebrates 40
As Siwertell celebrates its 40th anniversary, Cargotec charts key milestones in its development.
Changes in chains
Heko looks at the advances in bucket elevator chains to deliver high capacity and long wear life.
Optimising cement output
DemcoTECH details its recent projects to handle bulk materials at NPC-Cimpor and Nova Cimangola.
Getting the most out of a mill
Pro-Op Industries shows how advanced mill monitoring can reduce energy costs.
More than ‘just air’
Compressed Air Consultants assesses the problems for compressor units after poor maintenance.
Sure bet or long shot?
Lux Research looks for the best areas for cement producers to invest in future research.
Project Aether
Lafarge Aether® cements come of age this autumn with its first client trials for the low-carbon cement.
Nano-engineered refractories
Alfran creates Drytech®, a refractory to guard against thermal shock in the bull nose, kiln hood and the cooler.
Protection from SRF
Kingfisher Industrial solves an SRF pipe wear rate problem at a UK cement plant.
A solid partnership
N+P Alternative Fuels and Cemex team up in a new initiative to produce solid recovered fuels.
Turning up tyre substitution
AFS Technology introduces the second-generation skewer suspension burner system for tyre feeding.
Mediterranean’s changing face
by ICR Research The balance of new cement capacity is changing in the Mediterranean. But who are the new players? What are their next moves? And what is happening in the traditional south European markets?