The Turkish cement industry continues to expand and while new plants often use foreign technology, local contractors build and commission the latest additions to the sector. Bilim Makina shares its experience of two key projects: SYCS Insaat Çimento’s new Elaziğ plant and Medcem’s 11,500tpd Silifke works in Mersin. By Mustafa Sakarya, Bilim Makina, Turkey.
SYCS Insaat Çimento Madencilik Tic AŞ operates a 5000tpd cement plant in Baskil, Elaziğ, Turkey. The integrated works produces four types of cement:
• EN 1971-1 CEM I 42,5
• EN 1971-1 CEM II/A-LL 42,5R
• EN 1971-1 CEM IV/B-LL 32,5N
• EN 1971-1 CEM I 52,4N.
