Special reports

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.

Jim Vingerhoets, Fike, explores the conditions that cause dust explosions in coal mills, setting out the safety measures that operators can implement to ensure safe and proper handling of combustible coal dust.

Yan Huerre, Fives, and Luc Papillon, Ciment Québec, answer questions on the importance of an efficient and effective classification process in the cement industry, both in terms of carbon intensity and cost reduction.

Mathis Menzel, Menzel Elektromotoren, advises on good practices and potential pitfalls for brush-lifting mechanisms on slip ring motors.

Lori Tiefenthaler, Heidelberg Materials NA, shines a spotlight on slag production and its applications in the cement industry in Florida and the Southeastern US.

Burak Kasimoglu, SKF, explains how applying circular economy principles to equipment maintenance can help heavy industries reduce the environmental impact of their operations.

Silvia Vieira, Votorantim Cimentos, discusses the unconventional pozzolans that are helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the Cuiabá plant and beyond.

Rosy Wang, World Cement Association, Wang Zhigang, and Shi Yaohui, Zanhuang BBMG, discuss dust control in the Chinese cement industry, exploring the standards, design, operation, maintenance, and monitoring of filtration systems by domestic producers.

Giorgio Radaelli, RD42 Engineering, focuses on the functional performance improvements for bag filters that could help operators avoid high emissions and equipment degradation.

Martin Provencher, AVEVA, explains how the use of predictive analytics has transformed modern cement production, including maintenance processes.