Cement News tagged under: Manufacturing technology
Keeping cement moving sustainably08 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsAs supply chain sustainability becomes a key priority for organisations, CEMEX is committed to investing in innovative heavy-duty transport solutions. Dave Hart, supply chain director of CEMEX UK and France, explains how the company looks to maximise efficiency while minimising the environmental footprint of its modes of transportation with a multi-pronged approach across rail, road and river. By Dave Hart, CEMEX UK. CEMEX UK has worked hard over the last 12 months to make improvement... |
Europe’s calcined clay debut02 August 2023, Published under Cement NewsAt the Saint-Pierre-la-Cour cement plant in France, Holcim has developed and commissioned its own patented technology to produce calcined clay with the lowest-possible CO 2 footprint, 100 per cent alternative fuel use, low thermal energy requirement, and innovative colour control. The successful project start-up marks the first calcined clay, low-carbon cement operation in Europe, with scope for further potential. By Rudy Blum, Ernst Bucher and Michael Weihrauch, Holcim Technology Ltd, Swit... |
Lubrication: a grease of cake?31 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsApplying the correct lubricant at the correct time can significantly increase the life of roller bearings and avoid costly downtime of cement plant equipment. Lubricant producers have developed the necessary products while digitalisation is increasingly playing a key role in applying grease where it benefits plant operation. By Schaeffler Lifetime Solutions – Schaeffler, Germany. Maintaining a high-pressure grinding roll in good operating order includes paying attention to lubricat... |
Pipe conveying in Portugal24 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsPipe conveyors offer several advantages compared to conventional conveyors, including the ability to easily overcome obstacles with curves, no need for transfer points, the absence of material spillage and very limited environmental impact. Demonstrating the benefits of this system in practice, Bedeschi’s recent installation of an alternative fuels pipe conveying system for the SECIL Group’s Outão cement plant in Portugal has proven to be a good fit for the producer’s Clean Cement Line R&D i... |
An alternative fuel firing solution for Asia Cement17 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsAsia Cement has been making important strides towards environmentally friendly, sustainable cement operations by increasing its alternative fuel thermal substitution rate using waste-derived fuels. Since 2021, its Jecheon cement works in South Korea has been operating a KHD alternative fuel firing solution in the calciner, overcoming strongly varying fuel quality without the need for pre-processing, and resulting in reduced emissions. By Kang Bong Hee and Won Phil Sung, Asia Cement Co Ltd, S... |
Cement production: an opportunity for energy storage?11 July 2023, Published under Cement NewsAs one of the most popular building materials in the world, cement has countless uses, including as the glue that holds concrete together and the precast for pipe manufacturing. Given this ubiquity, cement manufacturing is critical to society. However, cement production, and the concrete sector more broadly, is reported to be among the highest for carbon emissions per revenue dollar. In the US, cement manufacturers that change how they use energy stand to reap major financial and environment... |
Optimisation and CO2 reduction with online analysis20 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsWith CO 2 reduction now considered a primary component of plant optimisation, online analysers can help producers meet ever-stricter emissions regulations, while also helping to improve product quality, optimise raw material resources and lower operating costs. By SABIA, USA. Sabia Inc’s X1-LiNX Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) analyser for real-time elemental analyses Join a discussion with any leading cement plant management team or attend any cement industry ... |
Digitalisation with lower case ‘d’13 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsLarge companies proudly initiate large-scale digitalisation programmes and invest millions in futuristic solutions. The new challenges of a rapidly-changing world require a new set of skills and, above all, a certain mindset that is open to learning and open to change. Combining such a mindset with easily-accessible tools, Holcim’s Siggenthal plant in Switzerland has implemented low-cost digital solutions at its Gabenchopf quarry. By Dr Pawel Kawalc, Holcim, Switzerland. Figure ... |
Lehigh University’s thermal energy storage solution12 June 2023, Published under Cement NewsResearchers at Lehigh University have engineered, built and tested an innovative thermal energy storage prototype system that is ready for decarbonisation applications. The Thermal Battery (TB) technology consists of engineered cementitious materials and thermosyphons in a combination that enables fast and efficient thermal performance. By Dr Carlos Romero, Lehigh University Thermal Energy Storage Team, USA. Figure 1: illustration of the Lehigh Thermal Battery for applications with en... |
Grinding terminals16 May 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe installation of grinding plants for the milling of cement and blastfurnace slag has rapidly increased in recent decades. With this shift in investment, there has been greater demand for flexible and compact grinding systems, ideally near raw material sources and often in remote areas. By Caroline Woywadt, Gebr Pfeiffer, Germany. Figure 1: MVR duty series, indicating ready2grind plants and grinding terminals For decades vertical roller mills (VRMs)have been in use in the ceme... |