Special reports

TÜRKÇIMENTO provides an assessment of the Turkish cement sector and explores the impact of the ongoing ‘triple transformation.’

Berthold Bussiewek, Thorwesten Vent, emphasises the importance of explosion protection, particularly in grinding systems and storage facilities.

Manually clearing buildup in preheater systems exposes workers to multiple risks. So, why are people asked to do it when there are safer, more efficient and more cost-effective solutions that support the flow process? Brad Pronschinske, Martin Engineering, investigates.

Preston Rubottom, Lubrication Engineers, details how to increase a kiln’s efficiency through effective lubrication.

Rob Cumming, Lafarge Canada, explores how the cement and concrete industry can navigate the challenge of decarbonising whilst maintaining the necessary levels of production.

Gang Yu, Huaxin, explains how advanced digital technology has helped the company become more carbon neutral.

Firefly explores methods for the prevention of fires and explosions when handling alternative fuels.

T. Abbas and M. Akritopoulos, Cinar, explore how to faciliate the transition to low-carbon fuels in the kiln and calciner.

Calderys provides a global look at the role of refractories in decarbonisation and advancing green cement production.

Argos explains how the first carbon-neutral cement operation in Panama was established.

Yves Marc Schade, stela Laxhuber, explains the role of low-temperature belt dryers in facilitating the increased use of alternative fuels.

Jeremy Woolf, Waites, explains how predictive maintenance and condition monitoring offer a proactive approach to equipment management.

Derek Stuart, AMETEK Land, explains how advanced infrared measurement systems can optimise clinker cooling.

Dr S B Hegde explores the role of calcined clay and discusses mineralogy and chemistry, production technologies, and challenges in achieving optimal pozzolanic properties.

Martyn Whitehead and Suhaila Thien, Fosroc, explore the best practices for cement additive quality control.