The June issue of World Cement is now online
The June issue of World Cement begins with a review of the Western European cement market before moving on to cover a range of technical topics.
Special reports
Cement Plant Superfans
Dr John Irons, Halifax Fan UK, and Diane Wang, Halifax Fan China, provide an overview of how clinker cooler and sinter fans operate in cement plants.
Uncovering the True Cost
Nathan Schindler, Evonik Corp. and Keith Ogilvie, National Filter Media Corporation, examine the true cost of ownership of cement plant baghouses.
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The May issue of World Cement is now online
This issue is packed with an array of technical articles, as well as including a comprehensive overview of the Chinese cement and construction sector.
AI powering the future of cement
Henry Guo, Petuum, outlines how companies can adapt to Industry 4.0 and get to grips with AI in cement manufacturing.
On the road to digitalisation
Mark Yseboodt, Siemens, investigates some of the cornerstone technologies of the cement industry’s digital future.
Martin Engineering discusses belt conveyor danger zones
The company has summarised the danger zones surrounding high-volume conveyors and the best practices to avoid injury.
Squeaky Clean
Pierre-Marie Maurice, Total Lubrifiants, explains how downtime and production loss can be avoided when cleaning open-gears in cement plants.
Finding a Use for Fly Ash
Many industries rely heavily on one another for certain raw materials and by-products. Kevin R. Peterson, Vortex Global, explains how this is especially apparent in West Virginia’s coal-fired energy, cement and oil/gas industries.
More Special reports news
CEMEX implements new hygiene and safety protocols
The company has announced that it has implemented more than 50 new hygiene and safety protocols to minimise the risk of COVID-19 contagion in its operations across the world.
GlobalData: Global construction output expected to contract by 1.4% in 2020
Global construction output is expected to contract as a result of the economic shock caused by the lockdown measures, which were enforced due to the coronavirus.
Making a virtue out of necessity
VDMA Construction investigates what the cement industry can do to reduce its carbon footprint.
Paper versus Plastic
Catherine Kerninon, EUROSAC, and Kennert Johansson, CEPI Eurokraft, discuss the results of a recent study by Sintef which investigated the shelf life of paper and plastic cement sacks.
Breathing New Life into the Cement Industry
Jill Truscott, LafargeHolcim, explains how energy efficiency studies, emissions capture strategies and alternative fuel systems could be set to help the cement industry reduce its carbon emissions.
Case Enclosed
Brandon Fultz, Sweet Manufacturing Company, outlines how the use of enclosed belt conveyors could help to minimise dust and reduce product loss in high capacity concrete facilities.