Cement News tagged under: Manufacturing technology
Harness the power of AI and industrial analytics03 May 2023, Published under Cement NewsDigital applications, together with cloud and edge computing, can help to optimise the performance of rotating machinery, as ABB explains. By Sanjit Shewale, ABB, Switzerland. Data analytics – answering critical questions about assets Cement producers, in addition to the recurrent challenges of optimising efficiency, and maintaining throughput and quality control during high-volume production, must now comply with increasingly strict environmental legislation aimed at reducing e... |
Throwing AI into the cement decarbonisation mix11 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsWhile reducing the carbon footprint of the cement industry is a global challenge, there are technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), available today that are enabling cement producers to transition to net zero. By Carbon Re, UK. Figure 1: artificial intelligence can help cement plants to reduce their carbon footprint and fuel costs There is no silver bullet to reduce carbon emissions in the cement industry. Achieving this by 2030 will require a collective effort from... |
A new era for carbon capture04 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsInnovation in industrial carbon capture offers the cement sector a solution to its decarbonisation challenges. Aniruddha Sharma, chair and CEO of Carbon Clean, provides an update from the frontline of industrial carbon capture. By Aniruddha Sharma, Carbon Clean, UK. Carbon Clean is standardising the designs of its modular CycloneCC carbon capture technology, resulting in a lower overall capital cost (©Carbon Clean) The decarbonisation of heavy industries is a top priority... |
Spotlight on CCUS03 April 2023, Published under Cement NewsInnovative technologies with the potential to make a substantial impact on the future of CO 2 emissions reductions from the cement industry are being developed and demonstrated today. With carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) considered to be one of the most practical methods to achieve deep decarbonisation, Canada-based Svante discusses its involvement in advancing CCUS solutions for the cement sector. By Svante, Canada. Figure 1: Svante’s position in the carbon capture, u... |
Supporting steps towards climate neutrality20 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsMärker Zement GmbH has opted for the use of alternative fuels at its cement plant in Harburg, Germany, with the aim of enhancing both cost efficiency and sustainability efforts. To convey and store the various alternative materials, the cement producer commissioned a special single-source solution from the BEUMER Group, the centrepiece of which is a 700m-long pipe conveyor. By BEUMER Group, Germany. The BG OptiFeed is a screw conveyor with weighing cells, which allows the materi... |
Learning the ropes07 March 2023, Published under Cement NewsBardon Hill Quarry, UK, is just one project that has benefitted from Doppelmayr Transport Technology’s low CO 2 emission approach to quarry transport. The RopeCon® system combines ropeway technology with conventional conveying to transport large quantities of rock down to the quarry floor. By Doppelmayr Transport Technology GmbH, Austria. Bardon Hill Quarry, Leicester, is one of the UK’s oldest continuously-operated quarries Bardon Hill Quarry near Leicester, Leicestershire... |
The eye of the kiln28 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsThermographic vision has improved the accuracy of kiln monitoring systems and enabled cement plants to spot potential issues early. At Votorantim Cimentos’ plant in Malaga, Spain, VisionTIR installed an RKS300 system to help the facility improve its refractory identification and reduce energy costs. By VisionTIR, Spain. The accuracy of kiln monitoring has significantly improved through the use of thermographic vision-based systems The temperature in the kiln is a key factor in c... |
Reducing CO2 in US cements27 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsThe US cement market is increasingly accepting lower-carbon cements such as Portland limestone and ternary blended cements. Cement producers such as CalPortland Cement are including these types of cement to help lower their carbon footprint as part of a range of decarbonisation measures. By CalPortland Cement, USA. Lower-carbon blended cements have been used successfully in the construction of buildings such as the Muir College Apartments, University of California, San Diego, USA ... |
Measuring kiln temperatures20 February 2023, Published under Cement NewsTemperature monitoring plays a vital role in supporting process efficiency and cement product quality. It can help to prolong the life of the kiln, detecting refractory issues or insufficiently-quenched clinker at an early stage, and supports safety and emissions control. By AMETEK Land, UK. Kiln temperature monitoring plays a key part in ensuring process efficiency and product quality Controlling a cement kiln supports the efficient and consistent production of high-quality cem... |
Efficient enclosed handling25 January 2023, Published under Cement NewsGrowing global cement demand calls for new levels of efficiency and environmental protection. Recent Siwertell ship unloader deliveries and orders, including projects in the USA, Europe and the Middle East, demonstrate the ability to meet this demand and more. By Bertil Andersson, Bruks Siwertell, Sweden. Houston Cement Co’s rail-mounted Siwertell ST 640-D unloader in Houston, Texas, has handled more than 10Mt of cement since being installed in 2006 Although the COVID-19 pand... |