Magotteaux has been involved in the modernisation of three cement mills for Kuwait Cement Co., starting in early March 2019. The project consisted of closing the open circuit with Magotteaux’s fourth generation XP4®I separators, installing new mill internals (including diaphragms), and adapting a new ball charge gradation.
The aim of the project was to significantly increase production rate, reduce specific energy consumption, and improve product quality. This was done by reducing the residue on 45 microns, by keeping the same Blaine value.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/asia-pacific-rim/03042019/magotteaux-works-on-kuwait-cement-co-modernisation/
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