Fly Ash Cements Training Course
Develop the technical and commercial knowledge needed to select, process, produce and successfully introduce fly ash cements.
Develop the technical and commercial knowledge needed to introduce fly ash cements.
What You'll Learn
- Assess fly ash suitability, composition, specifications and likely reactivity
- Understand pozzolanic performance and the value of clinker substitution
- Compare beneficiation, intergrinding, separate grinding and blending options
- Develop, license, market and quality-control fly ash cement products
Course Breakdown
Module 1: Fly Ash Cement Fundamentals 4 lectures
Establish the technical, historical and commercial case for fly ash use, including the pozzolanic reaction and the economics of clinker substitution.
- Lecture 1 - Introduction to Fly Ash Cements
- Exercise 1
- Lecture 2 - History of Fly Ash in Cement and Concrete
- Exercise 2
- Lecture 3 - The Pozzolanic Reaction and Concrete Benefits
- Exercise 3
- Lecture 4 - Economics of Fly Ash Cement Production and Sales
- Exercise 4
- End of Module 1 Exam
Module 2: Fly Ash Selection, Processing & Applications 4 lectures
Evaluate ash composition, compliance and reactivity, then examine beneficiation routes, end-use applications and international specifications.
- Lecture 5 - Fly Ash Composition and Specifications
- Exercise 5
- Lecture 6 - Fly Ash Beneficiation
- Exercise 6
- Lecture 7 - Applications of Fly Ash Cements and Concrete
- Exercise 7
- Lecture 8 - International Specifications for Fly Ash Cements
- Exercise 8
- End of Module 2 Exam
Module 3: Product Development, Plant Design & Quality 4 lectures
Translate material properties into viable cement products through clinker-reactivity assessment, production-system design and disciplined quality control.
- Lecture 9 - Fly Ash Cement Product Development
- Exercise 9
- Lecture 10 - Clinker Reactivity and Fly Ash Content
- Exercise 10
- Lecture 11 - Fly Ash Cement Production Plant Design
- Exercise 11
- Lecture 12 - Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Fly Ash Maximisation
- Exercise 12
- End of Module 3 Exam
Course Overview
This three-week online course examines the opportunities and challenges involved in moving from traditional cement products to fly ash-containing cements. It connects material science, process design, product performance and commercial implementation so participants can make informed decisions from ash selection through customer acceptance.
Across 12 technical lectures, 12 applied exercises and three examinations, the programme addresses pozzolanic behaviour, specifications, beneficiation, production economics, plant design, clinker reactivity, product development and quality assurance. Exercises allow participants to relate the course directly to their own plants, products or client projects.
Reasons to Attend
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Reduce Clinker Factor
Build a technically sound route to lower-carbon cement -
Select Better Fly Ash
Relate composition, processing and reactivity to performance -
Design the Production Route
Compare grinding, blending and beneficiation strategies -
Win Product Acceptance
Align quality, licensing, performance and market needs
Who Should Attend
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Technical & Quality Teams
Develop robust fly ash cement specifications and controls -
Production & Process Engineers
Plan grinding, blending and plant modifications -
Product & Commercial Managers
Support product development and customer transition -
Strategy & Sustainability Leaders
Evaluate clinker substitution and decarbonisation options
Course Tutor
Dr Michael Clark
Senior Cement Process Engineer
40+ Years of Industry Experience
Dr Clark combines cement-process expertise with practical product-development insight, helping participants connect fly ash characteristics with production decisions and market performance.
Industry Feedback
The course clarified how ash variability and clinker reactivity must be considered together when setting realistic substitution targets.
The specification and QA sessions gave us a much clearer framework for qualifying new fly ash sources.
I found the customer-transition and product-positioning issues especially useful when planning a new blended-cement launch.
A concise technical grounding for evaluating fly ash as part of a wider clinker-factor reduction strategy.
FAQ
How is FAC01 structured?
The course contains 12 online lectures arranged across three weeks, supported by applied exercises and end-of-module assessments.
Does the course cover both cement and concrete applications?
Yes. It explains fly ash use as a clinker substitute in blended cement and as a cement substitute in concrete, including the different technical and commercial considerations.
Will beneficiation and plant design be covered?
Yes. Dedicated sessions address fly ash beneficiation, grinding and blending choices, and production-plant design.
Is the course relevant to decarbonisation strategy?
Yes. The course focuses on maximising appropriate fly ash use to reduce clinker content while maintaining product quality and market acceptance.
Are practical exercises included?
Excel-based exercises help participants apply the course concepts to their own factories, products or client projects.
How is certification achieved?
Participants complete the required exercises and end-of-module examinations to receive a CemNet certificate of completion.