Understanding the underlying conditions behind machine vibrations gives maintenance staff a better understanding of what causes machine failure as Martin Armson, Vice President of Sales at Hansford Sensors, explains...

The strong trend towards alternative fuels in the global cement sector has pushed Entsorga to provide a means to feed alternative fuel to the burners, in addition to its waste-to-fuel production plants. A specific technology, named the Pelican, has been designed and fine-tuned, with the first installation now installed at the Essroc Nazareth plant in Pennsylvania, part of HeidelbergCement. This installation project runs in parallel with the Entsorga’s construction of a 118,000t/yr waste-to-fuel conversion plant in Martinsburg, West Virginia, which will produce about 50,000t/yr of high-quality preengineered fuel for a nearby Cementos Argos plant.

The 13th Global Slag Conference & Exhibition has taken place in Prague, with 120 delegates in attendance from 30 different countries. The 14th Global Slag Conference will take place on 3-4 April 2019 in Aachen, Germany.

This article outlines the major developments affecting the UK cement industry over the past year, a period characterised by a market sluggishness born of political and economic uncertainty. It highlights the rapid growth of the Breedon Group, culminating in its recent acquisition of Lagan Cement. With little capital investment in greater capacity by most producers this year, Hanson’s new mill at Padeswood stands out, while across the industry a greater emphasis on technological innovation has consciously emerged. Surprisingly, in an industry not known for labour disputes, a number of strikes have been called in recent months, but have been peaceably resolved.

Over 1000 delegates gathered at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Centre in Nashville, Tennessee, on 6-10 May, for the 60th IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Industry Technical Conference. An exhibition of over 180 vendors took place. The 61st event in the series will take place in St Louis in 2019.