How can the cement and concrete industry reach net-zero emissions by 2050? McKinsey hosted panelists at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos to offer their insights.
FLSmidth reviews the development and installation of an entirely new combustion system that is helping Mannok Cement meet its sustainability targets.
Austin Anderson, Vortex Global, discusses the multitude of devices and accessories developed to improve loading spouts within a cement plant, minimising dust pollution, and optimising loading procedures.
Rebecca Long Pyper, Dome Technology, explains why more and more cement companies are inquiring about drive-through dome storage systems.
Jeff Shelton, Dracyon Corp, discusses why many cement plants are not getting the most out of their air cannon systems, and the steps that can be taken to ensure they perform as effective cleaning devices.
Kayra Kurt and Divyendu Tripathy, Calderys, introduce a new refractory brick designed to offer a flexible and cost-effective solution to the pyroprocessing challenges posed by alternative fuels.
Andre Vos and Ingmar Holst, Claudius Peters, introduce a new development in clinker cooler technology that utilises standard parts to optimise production processes and minimise CO2 emissions.
Lisa Hartig and Sebastian Maibaum, IKN GmbH, outline the steps taken during the commissioning phase of a new pyro line at a German cement plant.
Florian Laux, REFKO Feuerfest GmbH, revisits the performance of a lining technology that has been used to repair cement kilns in a number of different plants.
Imran Akram, IA Cement, considers the state of the global cement market and outlines the prospects for what may be a difficult year ahead.
Zachary Shadoan and Connor Shelton, IGS, discuss the importance of quality when it comes to air cannon nozzles.
Carl Swisher, 4B Components, introduces a new material used in the design of elevator buckets that offers a lightweight, durable, and non-stick alternative to carbon steel.
Carina Scheer & Nathan Schindler, Evonik, explain how oxygen enrichment can help enhance production capacity while also driving energy consumption down.
Mary Beth Kramer, CemAI, explains how artificial intelligence and machine learning are now essential tools for cement producers to stay competitive in an industry embracing process optimisation and automation.
Jose Lopez, FLSmidth, relays how Cemento PANAM has achieved success and reduced its carbon footprint and fossil fuel bill by implementing a 350 m waste heat bypass system.