Latest trends in refractory materials

The number of participants was more than ever before at a comparable conference. A scientific committee invited 219 speakers from 330 topics submitted. In addition, 53 researchers were allowed to...

1 Introduction As a static unit, the kiln hood of a cement plant connects the hot area of the rotary kiln with the clinker cooler, and is therefore subjected to correspondingly high loads. In the past...

1 Introduction Increasing the service life of refractory bricks is a significant contribution to the efficiency of cement kilns and higher environmental protection, because less refractory material...

1 Introduction The global cement industry faces a turning point, and the degree of success in adapting to the changing times will determine its future. Among the challenges for the industry, one can...

1 Introduction Cement making was and is all about costs. Massive investments to set up production facilities and huge amounts of costs for energy, including expenses for CO2 emissions, have to be paid...