US cement news
Cemex recognised at COP29 for solar clinker breakthrough
Cemex was awarded the Net-Zero Industries Award by Mission Innovation at a ceremony during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan for its revolutionary clinker decarbonisation process using concentrated solar power.
The Burner and Analyser Advantage
Felix Bartknecht & Dr. Oliver Andrick, Testo, and Markus Paur, UNITHERM CEMCON, explain how combining burners and gas analysers can ignite efficiency in cement plants.
Promoting LC3 cement: Part 3
Dr S B Hegde, Jain College of Engineering and Technology, explores effective strategies to promote Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) as a mainstream choice in construction: Part 3.
PCA releases voluntary guidelines to develop a protocol for lower carbon concrete
To fill the current gap in low-carbon cement and concrete guidance, PCA and professionals across the cement-concrete-construction value chain have developed a new resource, Lower Carbon Concrete: Voluntary Guidelines for Developing a Protocol.
Optimising Stirred Milling Technology
Prof. Dr. A. Hakan Benzer, Onur Atakay, & Volkan Cebeci, Minerva Engineering, and Hakan Dündar, Hacettepe University, provide a case study showing how the application of stirred milling technology enhances cement grinding efficiency and reduces energy consumption.
Promoting LC3 cement: Part 2
Dr S B Hegde, Jain College of Engineering and Technology, explores effective strategies to promote Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) as a mainstream choice in construction: Part 2.
COP29: International definitions for low carbon cement and concrete launched to fast-track green procurement of essential building materials
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched its international definitions for low carbon cement and concrete.
Countering Conveyor Clogs
Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering, explains how dribble chutes and air cannons effectively manage and control conveyor buildup.
Promoting LC3 cement: Part 1
Dr S B Hegde, Jain College of Engineering and Technology, explores effective strategies to promote Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) as a mainstream choice in construction: Part 1.
Heidelberg Materials North America announces sustainable advancements at Edmonton cement plant
Heidelberg Materials North America has introduced sustainable innovations at its Edmonton Cement Plant, replacing up to 50% of fossil fuels with low carbon alternative fuels.