Process Optimization Solutions for the Cement Industry

	Al Godek, AshGrove Cement, USA: "1999 was a record year for cement production at AshGrove's Leamington plant and Insitec was a major contributor. Thanks to tighter control of particle size, AshGrove Cement was able to ensure quality at slightly lower fineness. This and the higher throughput most definitely contributed to our reduced production costs." AshGrove Cement has since fitted an Insitec to every one of its finish mills.

Cement is a critical component and economic indicator of the construction industry and the cement production process is one of the most energy-intensive sectors within the world economy. Gain the maximum competitive advantage in a tough marketplace:

Measure fineness, estimate strength in real time
Make your final grade strength more consistent
Optimize your finish mill
Automate your grinding operation

Improve consistency, reduce overgrinding and operate efficiently to tighter specifications.

In this section

	Cement process optimization - Industry overview Nearly 2 billion tonnes of cement were consumed in 2002 world-wide. Find out how cement is produced and how on-line fineness measurements can help process optimization.
	Cement process optimization - Industry concerns Intense economic, environmental and competitive pressures drive the need for increased automation and process optimization. Controlling particle size is fundamental to improving product quality and reducing milling costs.
	Cement process optimization - analyzers and automation Complete online and at-line particle characterization systems appropriate to the requirements of the cement industry and unit operations.
	Cement process optimization - Case studies:
	Case study Process optimization at Ash Grove Cement.
	Case study Mill overloading reduced by process understanding.
	Case study Mill process optimization for pilot drug trials.
	Case study Reducing process start-up times.
	Case study Process optimization at mineral mill.
	Case study Product changeover.
	Case study Use on a screen mill.