February 2023

The February issue of World Cement begins with a review of the role of SCMs in the cement sector, with a particular focus on India. The issue then moves on to cover a range of other technical features, including: Kiln Maintenance, Grinding & Milling, Gas Flow Measurement, Fans & Blowers, Alternative Fuels, Additives & Grinding Aids, and Bagging & Packing.

This month's front cover is brought to you by Özek Makina.

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REGIONAL REPORT: INDIA

Exploring Indian SCM Usage
Dr. S. B. Hegde, explores the growing role of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in meeting sustainability goals both in India and elsewhere.

COVER STORY: KILN MAINTENANCE

Refining Kiln Alignment
Zeki Özek, Özek Makina, offers insight into the processes involved in the inspection and maintenance of rotary kilns.

GRINDING & MILLING

Talking About Milling Technology
Gebr. Pfeiffer joined World Cement to answer a range of questions on the latest developments in grinding and milling technology.

GAS FLOW MEASUREMENT

It All Comes Down To The Downcomer
Hans Georg Conrads, Promecon, discusses the difficulties that cement plants face when monitoring the gas flow from the preheater to the downcomer, and shows how advanced measuring systems can make this task easier.

FANS & BLOWERS

Winning With Wear Protection
Sabine Groh, TLT-Turbo, considers the core variables that cause wear in industrial fans, and explains how to best protect machinery against material loss.

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

An Alternative System For Alternative Fuels
FLSmidth reviews the development and installation of an entirely new combustion system that is helping Mannok Cement meet its sustainability targets.

ADDITIVES & GRINDING AIDS

Aiding Decarbonisation
Anant Pokharna, UNISOL INC, and Dr. S P Pandey, UNISOL-STAREX India Research Centre, explain the role that bespoke grinding aids and chemical additives can play in decarbonising cement production.

Amazing Advancements In Additive Processing
Chris Every, Coomtech Limited, discusses the potential for the cement industry to further reduce its emissions through advancing their additive processing capabilities and practices.

BAGGING & PACKING

Teamwork Makes The Green Dream Work
Elena Soffiato, Mondi, explains how advances in bag testing and design, along with collaboration between partners, will result in a greener construction industry.