International Cement Review magazine archive
The October 2016 issue examines cement markets in Germany, India and Kazakhstan and interviews Arabian Cement's management in Egypt. Technical articles cover energy benchmarking, raw material burnability, biomass, analysis, flue gas monitoring, power supply, pollution control, maintenance and cement packaging.
In this issue
Explore the October 2016 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.
Latest news and diary dates
The latest cement industry news, corporate developments and diary dates from around the world.
Industry appointments
The latest executive and personnel appointments from across the global cement industry.
Corporate watch
A review of company results, mergers, acquisitions and other corporate developments across the global cement industry.
Financial update
The latest financial results and market updates from leading cement producers and suppliers.
Germany: a positive outlook?
The German cement sector has seen some positive activity in housebuilding completions and cement prices.
An Arabian tale
ICR interviews Arabian Cement’s management in Egypt.
Visible cracks
CDP reports on cement company performances across a range of environmental and sustainable indicators to see where cement producers need to improve.
Benchmarking energy
The US Environmental Protection Agency outlines its ENERGY STAR programme as an energy benchmark and the progress made by Cemex US to manage its energy performance.
Raw material blends burnability
Arthur Harrisson reports on burnability tests of raw materials at a UK cement factory and the effect that changes have on various parameters of clinker production.
Biomass matters
Dr Michael Clark reveals why assessing the ‘carbon neutral’ basis of biomass is important and how carbon-14 analysis works.
Unfazed by thin air
Menzel Elektromotoren considers the extra challenges of a motor installation 4000m above sea level in Bolivia.
Analyse to excel
Cimprogetti explains why quality lime calcination is imperative for lime manufacturers and what this means in terms of raw material analysis and quality control.
Gaseous fuel firing in lime kilns
FCT Combustion reduces specific energy consumption kiln inlet temperature and emissions with its Gyro-Therm® burner, thanks to increased mixing rates.
India prepares for the upturn
India’s monsoon season has passed and cement demand has begun to pick up.
Monitoring flue gas treatment
Lime producer Lhoist uses Gasmet’s gas analysers to increase the throughput of its artificial flue gas samples.
Measure, analyse and control
Votorantim has invested in ABB Automation’s rotary kiln sampling systems and continuous gas analyser to keep within environmental limits.
A CEMS to suit
PCME advises that selection of a suitable continuous emissions monitoring device needs careful evaluation.
Off-grid power
Dickinson Group looks at sub-Saharan Africa’s need for green power and the potential that waste heat recovery systems have to offer.
Minimising environmental impact
Brennand Group optimises raw material handling at its Pitimbu plant with a Dos Santos high-angle conveyor.
Low-maintenance air pollution control
Clyde Bergemann Power Group Americas assesses the various options for reducing emissions and their need to be reliable to prevent system shutdowns.
Maintaining a smooth run
SKF explains the importance of a lubrication management programme.
Predict and avoid
Sunstate Cement in Australia decides to install FAG SmartCheck vibration control technology from Schaeffler to avoid unnecessary cement mill stops.
Paper or plastic?
ICR researches the latest innovations in bagging and packaging with product developments from Mondi, Starlinger, dy-pack, BSW Machinery and Cosmo Films.
Kazakhstan: a nation’s vision
Kazakhstan is opening its borders to foreign investors as it attempts to become a fully-developed nation.
Product News
A new primary burner, gas detector and a compact generator series make their debuts in Product News.
New Orders
Shree Cement, Cementos San Marcos, Kyzylkumzement and Shah Cement Industries feature in New Orders.
Advertisers’ Index
Contact details for the companies advertising their cement industry products and services in this issue.