Special reports

PSCL discusses the challenge of fraudulent cement loading and the latest systems designed to prevent it.

Dr. Markus Sauer, Constantin Kimmig & Eike Willms, thyssenkrupp Polysius, explain how advanced combustion technology can reduce both emissions levels and OPEX.

Jeff Shelton, Peter Klee, Connor Shelton, Steve Hildebrant, and Joel W. Hawbaker, Dracyon Corp., evaluate the primary factors that contribute to air cannon performance: nozzles and volume.

Ed Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Portland Cement Association, provides a forecast of near-term US economic growth, construction activity, and the implications for cement consumption during 2023 – 2024.

Lars Jennissen, N+P Group, discusses the viability of waste-derived fuels in cement production, and the technologies developed to minimise the materials’ particle size in order to ensure optimal pyroprocessing.

Yves Marc Schade, Stela Laxhuber, discusses the potential for operators to reduce their emissions using refuse-derived fuels and offers advice on the best techniques and machinery available to prepare these materials for efficient, sustainable combustion.

Luca Sarandrea and Gabriele Vola, Cimprogetti, talk about their work in the design, installation, and commissioning of two regenerative lime kilns, covering quarry assessment, laboratory analysis, and process optimisation.

Christian Altherr, Gebr. Pfeiffer, explains how modular grinding plants can help bring cost-effective, efficient clinker grinding to cement plants around the world.

Andrea De Finis, Exergy, discusses the role of waste heat recovery in the cement sector, highlighting the differences between the organic and steam Rankine cycle systems.

Dietmar Voetsch, Cemex, presents the promise of admixtures as differentiating enablers of an ambitious climate action strategy.

Mandi Steffey, Laidig Systems, Inc., explains how hybrid unloading has become an efficient solution for bulk cement storage and reclaim.

Kazuki Ao, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., details the supply of waste heat recovery power generation systems to cement plants around the world.

Cementos Artigas has worked on a recent US$40 million renewal project at the heart of the Minas plant, continuing an ongoing drive to centralise operations and raise sustainability standards.

Mole•Master™ Services Corporation leads the silo and bin cleaning industry through leadership and commitment—a commitment that includes nearly 40 years of experience in more than 30 countries. Mole•Master™ technicians have unparalleled experience and are armed with an unrivaled arsenal of powerful tools that conquer each cement silo and cleanout project safely and effectively.

Manish Patel, Leomi Instruments Pvt. Ltd India, discusses a new sensor technology that is unlocking further process optimisations in cement plants with new advancements in air and process gas flow monitoring.