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The different guises of quality05 December 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe quarry needs to meet the demands for high-quality material, taking into account the requirements of various plant personnel What does a cement plant want from a quarry? The simple answer is raw materials. But the quality of the materials supplied can be defined in a number of ways and there are some considerations which have an overriding influence on whether a material is acceptable or not. To examine what the quarry is expected to supply we shall take a look at who want... |
Kiln shell flex analysis28 October 2011, Published under Cement NewsShell flexing measurements determine the amount of flexing taking place in a rotating kiln shell. The shell is flexible and tends to widen at the sides and flatten across the top. The more the shell is allowed to widen and flatten, the higher the shell flexing. If the shell fits tightly inside the tyre, flexing will normally be low. Conversely, a loose-fitting tyre will allow the kiln to sag more across the top and widen further on the sides, resulting in higher shell flexing. Too small a c... |
Ball mill: low cost of ownership21 October 2011, Published under Cement NewsEasy and cost-effective to maintain and operate, FLSmidth’s UMS ball mill brings reliability and proven technology to cement operators around the globe. Figure 1: the shell-supported slide-shoe bearings makes FLSmidth’s Unidan ball mill (UMS) unique For cement manufacturers, the quality of the end product depends on a range of carefully monitored production processes, such as grinding. FLSmidth patented its first ball mill for grinding clinker in 1892. Easy to install, FLSmid... |