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ICR interviews Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, MD of Nuvoco Vistas. CEMEX explores low-carbon transport while Calderys and HarbisonWalker International develop alkali-resistant refractories.
In this issue
Explore the November 2022 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.
India: shift ing gears
ICR Research explains why India is set for a high growth trajectory in its cement sector with planned new capacities and more resilient cement prices.
Scandinavia's CO₂ conundrum
ICR Research explores the Scandinavian region where decarbonisation is setting the agenda for cement sector investment.
Nuvoco Vistas road to growth
ICR interviews Nuvoco Vistas Corp's Managing Director, Jayakumar Krishnaswamy, about the company's growth, its plans for decarbonisation and its environmental, social and governance programme.
Spearheading sustainability
Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd reports on its strategy to integrate growth with its sustainability goals.
India's cement market evolution and path to net zero
The Mission Possible Partnership's Concrete Action for Climate initiative and Boston Consulting Group evaluate India's path to net zero.
The rise of ultrafine cementitious materials in India
Jaycee and Asian Coal Ash Association report on the growth of ultrafine cementitious materials in India.
Assisting Al Takamol Cement
ASEC Engineering seeks kiln performance improvements at Takamol Cement, Sudan.
Fan wear prevention
TLT-Turbo investigates wear on heavy-duty fans and considers factors that can cause disruption as well as solutions for longer fan lifetime.
An easy way
Dr Michael Clark investigates Fortera's low-carbon cement technology and compares it to the use of calcined clay cements.
Raw material characteristics
Arthur Harrisson discusses alite crystal size and different kiln feed characteristics.
Maximising kiln front-end AFs
A TEC increases the thermal substitution rate at Lafarge Királyegháza by introducing an RDF flash dryer, satellite burner and alternative fuel line.
To SCR or SNCR?
Lechler describes the advantages of its high-efficiency SNCR technology for NO X reduction.
Taking a different route
CEMEX explores alternative low-carbon transportation routes for its cement deliveries.
Gasification technology for shredded solid waste
Taiheiyo Engineering pioneers gasification technology for shredded solid waste with its Thermal Reactor.
Adapting calciners for decarbonisation
Cinar Ltd considers upgrade options for calciners with hydrogen combustion and plasma burners.
Combustion efficiency with TAD relocation
Dal Teknik Makina Ticaret ve Sanayi AŞ uses CFD simulation to optimise Alconera Cement's calciner for alternative fuel combustion.
A brick to cure refractory ills
Calderys develops a sustainable refractory brick that can protect against alkali attack from the use of alternative fuels.
Game changer in the kiln
Refratechnik provides alkali protection in the kiln with its KRONAL® 60 AR refractory.
Combating riser build-up and alkalis with SiC
alumina bricks HarbisonWalker International eradicates alkali build-up in the riser duct of a 2100tpd kiln line by installing silicon carbide alumina bricks.
Recycling refractories
Shinagawa Refractories reviews refractory wear, thermal peeling and the potential for brick recycling.
Running like clockwork
MLT Group advises on transporting materials through the production process with case studies from Senegal and Egypt.
Product news
Hydrogen trucks, blowers and a catalyst characterisation system for net zero technologies feature in Product news.
New orders
Andani Cement Industries Ltd, KÇS Kipas Cemento AŞ Heidelberg Materials and Dujiangyan cement plant feature in New orders.