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REGIONAL REPORT: LATIN AMERICA
Upgrades In UruguayCementos Artigas gives insight into a project to renew the Minas cement plant in Uruguay, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
MODULAR GRINDING PLANTS
Small Scale, Big ImpactOlaf Michelswirth, Intercem Engineering, explores the advantages of modular grinding plants over larger cement production units.
REFRACTORIES
Custom Tools For Common ProblemsJeff Mirisola, Bricking Solutions, explains how common refractory brick installation problems can be overcome with custom equipment.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Dealing With Bypass DustDr Dominik Lichte and Dr Detlef Edelkott, Ferro Duo, discuss the process of recycling bypass dust to reduce waste and CO
2 emissions.
Reducing Dust-Related DowntimeEric Gross, W. L. Gore & Associates, and Stojanche Milevski, Titan Cement, explain how upgrading the filter bags at a finish mill dust collector reduced both downtime and emissions.
DECARBONISATION
Scaling Up SCMsRoberta Alfani, Ecocem, discusses the importance of enhancing the performance of supplementary cementitious materials to combat the scalability challenge and help decarbonise cement.
Calcined Clay: Here To StayDr Diana Casey, Mineral Products Association, provides details on a project determining whether lower value clays can be used for cement and concrete.
Accelerating Carbon CaptureFatima Bilal, C-Capture, explores a novel carbon capture solution being trialled at Heidelberg Materials’ Ketton cement works.
Building A Green EuropeEmmanuel Brutin, CEMBUREAU, discusses the cement industry’s decarbonisation journey and provides an update on the association’s net zero roadmap.
MATERIALS HANDLING
Elevate Your UnderstandingFred Lueneburg, Regal Rexnord Corporation, discusses the importance of regularly inspecting bucket elevator components.
Assessing Screen Media OptionsSerge Raymond, MAJOR, reviews the pros and cons of polyurethane and high-vibration screen media.
