Cement News tagged under: Case Study
CCUS: present and future21 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsExpertise from a range of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects shows carbon capture has its pros and cons. io Consulting identifies the key considerations when selecting one technology to implement. In addition, it examines what is next in terms of emerging CCUS technologies. By io Consulting, UK There are a range of carbon capture, utilisation and storage technologies, each with pros and cons for implementation in the cement industry (© Heidelberg Materials) ... |
AI in action14 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe application of AI to the kiln process results in improved kiln stability, lower fuel costs and specific heat consumption. Heidelberg Materials’ cement plant in Mokra, Czechia, successfully integrated Carbon Re’s AI into its pyroprocess. By Daniel Summerbell, Carbon Re, UK Applying artificial intelligence to the pyroprocess leads to a more stable kiln operation and lower fuel costs (© Carbon Re) S ince the introduction of ordinary Portland cement in the 1820s, the c... |
Ozinga’s terminal for all people12 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsWhen US construction material supplier Ozinga needed a new terminal in the Port of Palm Beach it faced a range of challenges, including meeting not only its own requirements but also those of the local government in a tourist area. Through its novel design and construction, the project successfully addressed the concerns of an entire community. By FLSmidth Cement, USA The Ozinga terminal at the Port of Palm Beach, USA (© Dome Technology) O zinga is a fifth-generation family ... |
BUA Cement commissions Sokoto Line 530 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsNigeria’s cement industry continues its growth with the commissioning of BUA Cement’s fifth line at its Sokoto cement plant in the first quarter of 2024. By BUA Cement, Nigeria BUA Cement saw the completion of its Line 5 at the Sokoto plant, Nigeria, in the first quarter of 2024, bringing an additional 3Mta online at the site (© BUA Cement) N igeria-based BUA Cement plc operates two integrated cement plants in Sokoto and Edo states with a total installed capacity of 17Mt... |
Liangtian lights up22 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsEarlier this year, China Resources Liangtian Cement Co’s new production line in Chenzhou City, China, built by Tianjin Cement Industry Design and Research Institute (TCDRI), passed its acceptance tests with flying colours. China Resources and TCDRI highlight the line’s pyroprocessing design and achievements following its commissioning. By Gao Weimin, Dr Ma Jiaomei, Yang Huanying and Wang Jiashuo, Tianjin Cement Industry Design and Research Institute Co Ltd, China, and Dr Tao Congxi, China Re... |
Optimising raw material control17 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAutomated analysis of input materials and adjustments of input material feeders is supporting cement producers in reducing the economic and environmental impact of their operations. By Dr Michael Amrhein and Prof Dr Dominique Bonvin, Online Control Sarl, Switzerland, Dr Mathieu Antoni and Matthias Bürki, Ciments Vigier SA, Switzerland, Rajendra Mishra, Malvern Panalytical BV, The Netherlands, and Dr Murielle Goubard, Malvern Panalytical SAS, France Ciments Vigier, Switzerland, sources... |
Mangal’s capacity build-up10 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsMangal Industries Ltd (MIL) is building a new production line in Kogi state, Nigeria. The new line will add 6000tpd of capacity to the plant when completed. By Binbin Wang and Kunqiang Ye, Sinoma Group, China Mangal Industries Ltd has started construction of a 6000tpd clinker lines in Kogi state, Nigeria (© Sinoma Group) M angal Industries Ltd (MIL) is investing in a 3Mta cement plant in Iluagba, Ìjùmú local government area, Kogi state, Nigeria. The project is curren... |
Navigating energy price peaks03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsIn today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, optimising cement production schedules is not just about meeting deadlines, it is also about navigating volatile energy prices. Fluctuations in energy costs can significantly impact operational expenses, making it imperative for businesses to devise strategies that mitigate against these costs. By GridBeyond, UK Figure 1: finding flexibility in a cement mill (© GridBeyond) T echnology can play a pivotal role in supporting businesses... |
The catalyst for US carbon capture: the call for policies30 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsUS cement manufacturers are urging the US government to pass realistic, feasible policies to reach carbon neutrality. Rick Bohan, the PCA’s lead on development and implementation of the industry’s Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, sets out their stall. By Rick Bohan, PCA, USA. The US cement industry is calling on state and federal legislators to collaborate to create a legal framework that will support the sector in its decarbonisation drive There has never been an easy route t... |
Iraq: time for growth?16 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsIraq is starting to see investment and action in the construction sector led by higher cement demand. The country’s government is pushing its agenda for new infrastructure and for the doubling of cement capacity. Infrastructure and housing plans drive cement demand in Kurdistan, Iraq, where the industry continues to expand (© Al Orfali) When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, the Iraqi economy declined by 15.7 per cent. Its recovery to pre-2019 levels took two ... |