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The April 2017 issue examines Russia's cement recovery and Indonesia's changing market, and reports from Cemtech Middle East and Africa. Technical coverage includes vertical roller mill optimisation, logistics software, digital plant systems, motors, lime production, clinker control, mercury capture and materials handling.
In this issue
Explore the April 2017 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.
Russian renaissance?
GS Expert reviews the prospects for a recovery in Russia’s economy and its construction activity as the cement sector begins to stabilise.
Russia: driving development
CMPro inspects the fundamental drivers for cement consumption in Russia and analyses how the cement sector is moving towards a more modern framework with cement certification and highly efficient dry-process plants.
Cemtech MEA 2017
More than 200 delegates from over 30 countries met in Dubai, UAE, in February to hear the latest market news and industry trends at Cemtech Middle East and Africa.
A fundamental part
AfriSam reports on its Project Green Cement initiative and its drive to be more efficient with co-processing and lower power consumption at its plants.
Considering the next move
Axians explains why IT-based logistics control is at the frontline for improved transport efficiency, security and tracking.
Vertical roller mill optimisation
Dr Michael Clark returns from Cemtech MEA’s workshop with vertical roller mill optimisation becoming a common concern for local cement producers.
Mortar-to-concrete ratio
Arthur Harrisson discusses the revised British Standard BS 12 in 1991 for cement strength and looks at mortar-to-concrete ratio and what this means for water content.
Test driving logistics software
INFORM gets behind the wheel of selecting an IT software system to suit logistic needs, with checklist in hand.
Driving simplicity
FLSmidth MAAG Gear examines the potential for synchronous motors to add more flexibility and reduce energy consumption, compared to bevel gear arrangements, to drive large vertical roller mills.
Driving the digital enterprise
Siemens has upgraded its CEMAT technology to version 8.2, but what is new about this process control solution?
Measurement at the heart of a cement plant
ABB checks continuous gas emissions at the kiln inlet with a probe and kiln sampling system.
Starting a slip ring motor
Gino explores the merits of the wound rotor induction motor, otherwise known as a slip ring motor, for cement plant applications.
Digital lime transformation
QualiCal demonstrates how parallel flow regenerative technology has reduced power demand and increased cost benefits at the Calcis Group.
Optimised clinker production
i.Process Srl and Universitá delle Marche detail the iProcess/Cement advanced process control system that balances specific fuel consumption needs and reduces environmental impact.
Regenerative powers
Emerson helps Greer Industries to source and install a new conveyor drive system.
St Marys’ conveyor clean-up
Martin Engineering devises a method to reduce conveyor carryback at St Marys Cement’s Detroit plant.
Pushing engineering boundaries
Sempertrans and Agudio collaborate at LafargeHolcim’s Barosso plant on a 15km raw material conveyor belt.
Done and dusted
ASGCO looks at options to reduce dust intrusion in and around conveyors.
Effective mercury sorbents
Cabot Norit Activated Carbon investigates the critical sorbent properties to ensure lower mercury emissions.
Advanced kiln and cooler control
Mirion Technologies employs the Spyrometer to monitor AF burning and improve clinker cooler control.
Indonesia: changing perspectives
Sinarmas Sekuritas reports on the mounting cement capacity in Indonesia and the outlook for better prices and higher utilisation rates.
Product news
Sandvik joins up with IBM, a new roto-packer and cutting mill are revealed, and CASE launches its new website.
New orders
Yojin Construction and Engineering, Acico Construction and LafargeHolcim announce new orders.
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