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Global Refractories Conference & Exhibition

 

2nd Global Refractories Conference for Cement & Lime
8-9 December 2008, Cologne, Germany

The 2nd Global Refractories Conference successfully took place on 8-9 December 2008. Around 50 attendees assembled at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cologne, Germany, for the second Global Refractories Conference and Exhibition. Despite the harsh effects of the current economic crisis, a great deal of useful networking took place, along with the presentation of a number of interesting papers and two fascinating field trips.

Benefits of participation included:

  • This unique event is specific to cement and lime
  • Keep up-to-date with the state-of-the-art in global refractories in cement and lime
  • Fantastic networking opportunities
  • Decrease your refractories bills
  • Find new and improved suppliers
  • Meet new customers

Presentations 2008

  • Rob McCaffrey
  • Holcim
  • Calderys
  • Siloadmax
  • Koshi
  • Bricking Solutions

Programme 2008

 

Sunday 7 December
 
18.30-19.00 Registration opens
19.00-20.30 Welcome reception, Global Refractories 2008 Exhibition area
   
Monday 8 December  
Due to some presentations being given in German, a simultaneous translation service will be available
08.00-09.15 Registration and networking
09.15-10.15 'Global cement industry overview - What on earth is going on?;' Dr Robert McCaffrey, Conference Convenor
10.15-11.00 Meet the delegates
 11.00-12.00 Coffee in the exhibition area
Session 1: The effect of alternative fuels on refractories
12.00-12.30 'Influence of alternative fuels on refractories;' Dr Erwin Schmidl, Holcim Germany
12.30-13.00 'How state of the art sorting technology can support the used of alternative fuel - experiences and future developments;' Dr. Ulrich Kohaupt, Steinert Elektromagnetbau GmbH
13.00-14.30 Lunch
Session 2: Refractory technology
14.30-15.00 'Reconstruction: Kiln head/Clinker cooler in 28 days;' Michael Louen, Calderys Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG
15.00-15.30 'Refractory case studies from Middle Eastern preheater cement plant;' Alexander Koshi, Star Cement, UAE
15.30-16.00 Coffee in the exhibition area
Session 3: Installation and stripping
16.00-16.30 'Who's in charge of your kiln, anyway?' Xavier d'Hubert, Bricking Solutions Europe
16.30-17.00 Panel discussion - the future of refractories for cement and lime
18.00 Gala Dinner at the top of Köln Triangle with views over Cologne. Return by 22.00.
Tuesday 9 December Visits to refractory works of Calderys and vhi - visitors subject to approval by hosts.
09.00 Coach will leave from Hyatt
10.30 Arrival at Calderys
Lunch
14.00 Arrival at vhi GmbH
17.00 Coach returns to Cologne



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