A new era for low-carbon cement
Dr. Jose Casaban, MOF Technologies, presents a new system for carbon capture and explains why it represents a step-change for the production of low-carbon cement.
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Coming full circle
Heather Harding, Bricking Solutions, reviews a range of products that cement manufacturers can use to bolster worker safety and efficiency during refractory installations.
Turning cement green with XRD
Matteo Pernechele & Murielle Goubard, Malvern Panalytical, explain the pivotal role X-ray diffraction technology has to play in making green cement a reality.
Save on fuss, collect the dust
Steve Duncan, C&W DustTech, explains how effective dust collection can improve bottom-line performance, worker safety, and local air quality.
Plugging the cement industry's efficiency gap
Per Hansson, Bruks Siwertell, explains how new levels of efficiency and environmental protection must be adopted if the increasing demand for cement is to be met.
Placing our hopes in hydrogren
Joel Maia, FCT Combustion, explores whether hydrogen is the right method for reducing CO2 emissions in clinker production.
Spellbinding Grinding Improvements
Dr. Caroline Woywadt, Gebr. Pfeiffer, discusses the state of VRM technology in the cement industry, with SCM integration and digitalisation becoming essential features of modern production.
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Going green
David Perkins, Lehigh Hanson Inc., explains how a range of measures, including lower carbon cement and a new conveyor system at the Union Bridge plant will help it meet and exceed climate targets.
Holcim upgrades its 2030 climate targets in line with SBTi 1.5°C framework
With these upgraded targets, Holcim confirms its commitment to decarbonise building in line with the most advanced science.
New raw mill increases productivity at Mojave
At CalPortland’s Mojave cement plant, kiln production and efficiency were adversely impacted by the reliability of the raw mill, which struggled with the increasing demands of a hot market. The decision was made to invest in a new mill. FLSmidth tells the story.
How next-generation analysis is bringing CO2-neutral cement within reach
This article explores the main barriers to sustainability within the cement production process and explains how the CNA Pentos from Malvern Panalytical can help manufacturers achieve ambitious sustainability goals, increase process efficiency, and lower their costs.
Holcim: Continued record performance, successful transformation
Q3 2022 was a quarter of record performance and successful transformation for Holcim.
AFR Burning Made Easy
M. Sangareswaran, H. Pandey, and A. Mishra, Saiphia Group, quantify the success of a recent plant upgrade.
From trash to treasure
Ian Jones, WKE, explains that although the cement industry may be ahead of others when it comes to embracing alternative fuels, the goalposts are starting to shift as waste becomes a more expensive commodity.
Assisting Alternative Fuel Adoption
Edwin Zheng and Peter Faulkner, Evident, introduce a technology enabling the rapid analysis of incoming secondary fuels and raw materials in cement processing.