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The Electric Edge

Andy Turner, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, explains how electric drives can help increase energy efficiency and boost sustainability for those operating in the cement, concrete, and construction industries.

Enhancing Cement with AI

Sanjit Shewale, ABB, reveals how AI-powered predictive maintenance and real-time optimisation are slashing emissions while boosting cement plant productivity.

Traditionally Future Proof

Thomas Walther, Siemens, explains how a coordinated portfolio of electrification, hardware, and software solutions for both core production and secondary processes can play an important role in the sustainable digital transformation of the cement industry.

Making The Right Choices

Ted Older and Dan Banyay, The New York Blower Company, explain how to select the correct fan rotor design and configuration for each cement application.

 

Breaking Barriers in Bologna

Daniele Sciuto, Euromecc Srl, explains how an innovative debagging facility in Bologna, Italy, is reshaping the white cement market.

The Superior Silo

Wen Peng and Zhu Xiaosheng, Henan SRON Silo Engineering, provide a comparative analysis of concrete silos and welded steel silos.

Optimising Energy Management

Xin Ni, Ansha Jianfu Cement Company, explains how advanced energy management systems can optimise kiln operations, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately support the cement industry's goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutralisation.


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Gear Up For Success

Mohamed Rezk, MAAG Gear Middle East and Sub-Sahara Africa, highlights a gearbox replacement project in Iraq that increased production and reduced energy consumption.

Tailored Foundations

thyssenkrupp Polysius reveals why prioritising proven equipment and adaptive workflows is key to rapid plant ramp-up and sustained profitability.

A Once In A Decade Chance

Katie Grube, a writer for the refractory, cement, packing, and lime industry, explains how a custom-engineered suspended platform revolutionised furnace refractory reinstallation, improving safety and efficiency during a shutdown project.

Pushing Preheater Potential

Lars Andersen, HASLE Refractories, explores the critical role of dip tubes in preheater cyclones and highlights how the latest generation of vortex finders is delivering extended lifetimes and improved process stability.

Great Gains With Grinding Aids

Gopala Rao Dhoopadahalli and Sheo Pujan Pandey, UNISOL CHEMTECH LIMITED, examine the role of grinding aids in enhancing the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of cement production.

Stronger Blends, Greener Ends

Mike Stanzel & Oliver Sohn, Chryso North America, present a multilayered approach to maximising blended cement performance for use in concrete.

Successful Silo Solutions

Kearsten Huffman, Mole•Master Services Corporation, highlights the importance of proactive cement silo cleanout and inspection to prevent costly downtime, improve storage capacity, and ensure operational safety.