Cement News tagged under: europe
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... |
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... |
Pioneering next-generation carbon capture03 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs governments, corporations and society push for more aggressive climate action, the search for scalable and efficient carbon capture technologies has intensified. The International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have both highlighted the critical role and current shortfall of carbon capture technologies in advancing these ambitious goals. To move beyond the crossroads of innovation and environmental stewardship towards sustainability, carbon c... |
Nuh Cement and ABB complete retrofit of diesel haul truck to EV22 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsABB has completed the retrofit conversion of a Nuh Cement -owned diesel-fuelled Euclid R85B haul truck into a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle. The two companies worked together closely to design and build this retrofit project, which is the first time in the world that a vehicle of this size and class type has been fully electrified. In addition to overall system engineering, ABB’s contribution to the project included a BORDLINE® CC200, traction battery, an air-cooled traction moto... |
Belite: effects of cooling rate10 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsBelite properties show that the mineral has significant benefits in terms of producing cements with a reduced carbon footprint. Arthur Harrisson takes a closer look at belite and the effects of the cooling rate on the performance of high belite cements. By Arthur Harrison, UK Figure 1: Insley Type I belite (© A Harrisson) I n recent years the drive to reduce CO 2 emissions has encouraged a number of innovations in cement making. These include reducing the CO 2 produced b... |
Navigating sustainable trade10 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsICR interviews José Maria Magrina, CEO of Heidelberg Materials Trading, the world’s largest trader of cement and clinker. He discusses the company’s global operations, the growing trade in low-carbon materials, and the latest trends in the shipping sector. ICR: Your background is from the manufacturing side, rather than trade, with a long time spent in Egypt, before you took the position of CEO of Heidelberg Materials Trading. José Maria Magrina, CEO of Heidelberg Materials ... |
Electric kilns power revolution10 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsWith the global cement industry on the road to net zero cement production, new technologies for a decarbonised pyroprocessing line have been developed. These include electric kilns, which offer a fossil fuel-free alternative to the traditional kiln fired with carbon-rich fuels. Coolbrook explains the benefits of this new technology. By Dr Thomas Ouni, Coolbrook, Finland Coolbrook's RotoDynamic Heater has the potential of generating temperatures of up to 1700°C solely usin... |
Bedeschi SpA to supply crushing unit to Buzzi Unicem03 April 2024, Published under Cement NewsBedeschi SpA has announced a finalised contract with Buzzi to provide a double-stage crushing unit for their cement plant in Guidonia, Italy. The system will take in limestone lumps of up to 600mm and reduce these to less than 50mm. Each machine in the system will have a capacity of 750tph capacity with 2x315kW power installed. The project marks the continuation of the relationship between Buzzi and Bedeschi. |
Ecocem announces plans to expand production in The Netherlands28 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsEcocem agrees deal with Overslagbedrijf Moerdijk to expand production and storage capacity in The Netherlands (© Ecocem) Europe’s leading provider of low-carbon cement technologies, Ecocem , has reportedly negotiated a deal with Overslagbedrijf Moerdijk (OBM) to expand production and storage capacities in The Netherlands. The deal is a part of Ecocem’s plans to make its ‘ACT technology’ commercially available by 2026. ACT is a breakthrough cement technology that comb... |
ABB and Captimise sign MoU for European CCUS projects26 March 2024, Published under Cement NewsABB and Captimise are extending their collaboration to drive the adoption of cost-effective carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies in the cement industry. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two companies will develop screening, feasibility and front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for European projects. The initiative will support cement producers in identifying suitable and cost-efficient carbon capture technologies covering their full carbon chain... |