Highlights April 2017

APRIL 2017
THEME
VRMs gain
ground
Indonesia’s first OK™
raw mill gets into gear
Exclusive interviews
Cement
industry
outlook
FLSmidth's
newest
QCX/BlendExpert™ system
improves raw meal quality
2 HIGHLIGHTS CEMENT – APRIL 2017
LETTER FROM FLSMIDTH
Highlights
April 2017
It is a pleasure to welcome you to this edition of Highlights, as we
mark the occasion of 135 years serving the cement industry. We
are certainly proud of our heritage – it helps us to be even more
focused on meeting the needs of cement producers today and
tomorrow.
You will see this quite clearly in the special interview with our
CEO, Thomas Schulz, who candidly shares his thoughts on the
industry and our company. We are also delighted that Dr. Albert
Scheuer, Member of the Managing Board of HeidelbergCement,
has joined us to share his view of the industry. We appreciate Dr.
Scheuer and Mr. Schulz spending time with us.
Technology is an important driver of productivity improvement in

the industry. We look at recent trends in milling technology, with a
particular focus on the OK™ mill, as we introduce FLSmidth’s latest
design update for cement and raw grinding. The first OK raw mill
is already in production at Indarung in Indonesia and the first
performance results are promising. You can also read a site report
from KAR Cement in Iraq, which has successfully installed the
world's largest OK mill.
And this isn’t the only product launch. We are pleased to release
the latest version of the QCX/BlendExpert™ system –
demonstrating that we continue to put productivity and product
quality high on the agenda.
In other site reports, you can read about Oman Cement, which
has recently commissioned a grinding system. This was notable for
several reasons – one of those was the focus on safety, with the
milestone achievement of zero lost-time injuries after one million
hours worked. In the second of our feature articles highlighting
FLSmidth people, we hear from Tine Bremholm Kokfelt. She tells
her story of working in the constantly challenging yet exciting
international financing environment, helping customers to realise
their ambitions with large projects.
As usual, you can also see a summary of our latest new orders –
perhaps suggesting renewed momentum in the cement industry.
I hope you enjoy the read!
Per Mejnert Kristensen

Group Executive Vice President, Cement Division
HIGHLIGHTS CEMENT – APRIL 2017 3
CONTENTS 10
cement.flsmidth.com
gives you more details and
additional articles
Editor-in-chief Letter from FLSmidth 2 SITE REPORTS

Janine Rothbauer
Managing editor EPC cement grinding in Oman 14
Hanne Flyger NEW ORDERS
Associate editors
Global overview of new orders 4
Brenda Kaplan,
Bharathkumaar Soundararajan
Editorial board
THEME
FEATURES
Martin Strouhal, Palle Erik Grydgaard, Sridhar
Shanmugha Sundaram, Hari TR, Scott Baker, Exclusive interviews about the current and THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL
Martin Paterson, Carsten Pustelnik, Chris Sweeney
future cement industry with: VRMs on the up 20
Copywriting: Eye for Image
Layout: DOUXDOUX FLSmidth CEO, Thomas Schulz 6 Next chapter in the OK mill legacy 22
Dr. Albert Scheuer, HeidelbergCement 16 OK mill's great success in Brazil 25
© 2017 FLSmidth. All rights reserved.
Reproduction permitted quoting Iraq gets the world's largest OK mill 30
‘Highlights’ as source. OUR PEOPLE Silo-safe cement 26
All product names used herein are Best of both worlds. Interview with
trademarks of their respective owners. Tine Bremholm Kokfelt 36 PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
Newest QCX/BlendExpert™ system 10
Editorial office:
FLSmidth Multi-fuel systems are the future 32
Vigerslev Allé 77
DK-2500 Valby, Copenhagen, Denmark 6
Tel: +45 36 18 10 00 News in brief 39
Fax: +45 35 45 44 27
Email: highlights@flsmidth.com
www.cement.flsmidth.com FLSmidth Cement on LinkedIn 40
Highlights Cement subscriptions 40
22
FRONT COVER: THOMAS SCHULZ, FLSMIDTH CEO

(SEE PAGE 6)
NEW ORDERS
EGYPT
ARABIAN CEMENT COMPANY, RAMLIYA
Engineering and supply of ATOX® 25 coal mill, new raw mill
silo feed and kiln feed for line 1 (elevators instead of air lifts)
USA and bypass dust transport system to cement mills no. 3 and
CIMSA AMERICAS CEMENT 4. The order will be delivered by the end of 2017.
MANUFACTURING AND SALES CORP
The order includes a complete range of EL SEWEDY CEMENT COMPANY
equipment from the mill feed system, UMS™ Engineering, procurement and supply of equipment for the
ball mill circuit including a high efficiency expansion of a cement production line. The plant will be
O-Sepa®, and a product transport system. built at Ain Soukhna in Suez Governorate, Egypt.
FLSmidth will also provide technical support The OK™ mill for raw grinding and the ROTAX-2® rotary kiln
services for installation and commissioning. are the first of their kinds to be installed in Egypt. The order
The plant is located in Houston, and the will be fully delivered by Q4 2018.
order will be fully delivered in Q3 2017.
MEXICO
COOPERATIVA LA CRUZ AZUL
Engineering, procurement and
supply of equipment for a
Cross-Bar® 8x29 cooler suitable for
production of up to 1,600 mtpd.
The plant is located in Tulla De
Allende at Hidalgo, Mexico.
COLOMBIA
OHL INDUSTRIAL
Engineering, procurement and supply of equipment
for a complete cement production line with a capacity
of 3,150 tpd. The plant will be located in Rio Claro,
Municipio de Sonson Departamento de Antioquia, in
Colombia. The end client of the project is
PAKISTAN
EcoCementos, with whom OHL Industrial has an EPC
LUCKY CEMENT
contract. The order will be delivered in Q1 2018.
An OK 36-4 cement mill
to be delivered in Q4 2017.
BOLIVIA MAPLE LEAF CEMENT FACTORY LIMITED

FÁBRICA NACIONAL DE CEMENTO SA (FANCESA) Engineering, procurement and supply of
Supply of equipment for a complete cement production equipment for a complete cement production
line with a capacity of 2,100 tpd including plant design, line with a capacity of 7,300 tpd. The plant will
procurement, and civil engineering services. The plant will be located in Iskanderabad in the Mianwali
be located in Sucre, the constitutional capital of Bolivia. District, Pakistan. The order will be fully
The order will be delivered in Q1 2018. executed by the end of 2018.
NEPAL
FLSmidth´s new
Orders
SARBOTTAM CEMENT PVT LTD.
Engineering, procurement and supply of a clinker
production line including ATOX raw mill, new 1,800 tpd
pyro processing system consisting of 3 support kilns,
JETFLEX® burner and FLSmidth Cross-Bar cooler, as well as
equipment from MAAG® gear, Pfister®, Airtech and
Automation. Project commissioning is expected by Q1 2018.
Cement producers around the world
ARGHAKHANCHI CEMENT PVT. LTD., RUPANDEHI
Supply of an OK 27-4 cement mill including equipment from continue to choose FLSmidth as
FLSmidth MAAG gear, Airtech, Automation, Pfister & preferred supplier of equipment and
Ventomatic. Project commissioning is expected by Q1 2018.
services. Here is an overview of the
major orders placed since October 2016.
BANGLADESH
PREMIER CEMENT MILLS LIMITED
Supply of an OK™ 54-6 cement mill for a
cement plant in Dhaka and an OK 39-4
cement mill for a plant in Chittagong. The
orders also include equipment from FLSmidth
MAAG gear, Airtech and Automation.
INDIA
RAIN INDUSTRIES
The delivery of a Cross-Bar® cooler and a Duoflex® burner for
Rain Industries's Kodad plant located in Telengana. An
FLSmidth Cross-Bar cooler has already been operating
successfully for more than 8 years at the Kurnool cement plant.
This project is expected to be commissioned by April 2017.
EMAMI CEMENT LTD

Supply of Stacker and Reclaimer for handling slag and gypsum
at Jajpur grinding unit in Odisha.
KERNEOS INDIA ALUMINATE TECHNOLOGIES

Engineering, supply and erection of equipment for a Calcium
PHILIPPINES Aluminate Binder plant. The plant will be located in
EAGLE CEMENT Visakhatpatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The order includes a
Delivery of an OK 39-4 cement mill for Eagle complete range of equipment from raw material to finished
line 3, which is expected to start up within 12 products and equipment from product companies for
months. This is Eagle Cement's second OK weighing and metering systems, bag filters, and analyzers.
mill, after its first mill had been in operation
for six months. THE INDIA CEMENTS LTD
Supply of equipment to replace existing static rows with ABC™
NORTHERN CEMENT COMPANY inlet, a new Duoflex downdraft calciner burner and a Fuller-
The supply of an EV™ crusher (size 250x300) Kinyon® pump for calciner coal firing. The project is located at
and 2 EV™ crushers (2 x 200x200) to be Vishnupuram in Telengana and is expected to be
delivered in 2017. commissioned in Q2 2017.
FEATURE
Interview with
Thomas Schulz
Highlights spoke with FLSmidth CEO Thomas Schulz to gauge his views on
the challenges and opportunities facing the cement industry and FLSmidth.
How do you see the current state of the cement In addition to the cyclical nature, the market has changed over the
production industry? last 10 years with the emergence of a new ‘mid-market’. This has
The cement production industry is a local and cyclical business. been created by a change in customer buying behaviour and low
Over time, the business environment tends to fluctuate, such that price-tag equipment suppliers entering the market offering
a period of increased business activity and investments is always reasonably good equipment quality, but with fewer options and
followed by a decline. A general characteristic of the industry is lower performance. Previously, the entire market was accessible to
that it is more positive for two thirds of the total cycle. Currently, FLSmidth. Now, we focus mainly on customers who want a
the cement industry is coming out of its recession. premium offering.
ON THE OCCASION OF FLSMIDTH'S

135 YEARS ANNIVERSARY, CEO
THOMAS SCHULZ SHARES HIS
VIEWS ON THE CEMENT INDUSTRY.
"THE CEMENT PLANTS

WE CONTRIBUTE TO ARE
NEEDED TO BUILD
SCHOOLS,
INFRASTRUCTURE AND
HOUSING TO IMPROVE
PEOPLE'S LIVES. I FIND
THIS HUGELY
MOTIVATING."
The opportunity is to make the most of the challenges by acting

early in the downturn to be ahead of the market when it recovers.
Just to mention one example, we must be cost-sensitive in the
upturn so that we are ready for the downturn. Then in the
downturn, we invest in the future business. It’s about maintaining
the right mentality wherever we are in the cycle.
In the recession, it is especially important to maintain and invest in

relations with customers, suppliers and employees to be prepared
for the upturn. Honesty, transparency and consistency are in our
DNA. We need to tell it as it is. For example, when we invested in
education, we communicated openly about it to our employees,
so they knew where we stood and why.
Also, we shouldn’t forget that we have a role in the wider

construction and infrastructure industry. The cement plants we
contribute to are needed to build schools, infrastructure and
Another important factor is the growing political uncertainty that housing to improve people's lives. I find this hugely motivating. At
has made global business more complex. In recent years, we have FLSmidth, we are often the first to do business in some countries,
seen a trend towards increased nationalism, which may lead to whether through construction or mining. We can actually claim
more virtual borders against global business. This emphasises the that we helped to build certain countries, because we supplied
importance of having local setups going forward. most of the countries’ cement plants. It is business that drives
infrastructure development, but we can help to guide the business
What implications does this have for FLSmidth? in the right direction, for example, by offering equipment with less
The cyclical nature of the industry actually has a lot to offer. impact on the environment. >>
FEATURE
Can you give some examples of FLSmidth’s contribution operate their own sites; instead, they will outsource to experts.
to the industry? Today, we are seeing early signs of this in our operations and
I believe we can expect a lot more from the cement industry - not maintenance business, but it is an evolution. A good example of
only in automation or big data, but in terms of technology, we outsourcing is facility management, which has proven itself over
can and do help to advance the industry. We innovate to improve the last 30 years.
productivity, while also ensuring that resources – labour, raw
material, energy and air – are used more efficiently. But Are you satisfied with FLSmidth's recent performance?
improvements have to be made for sound business reasons. Remembering of course that we are in a cyclical business, the
question is whether we are where we want to be. Fortunately, we
Both mining and cement have all the right parameters to be are, and I am satisfied with our performance, especially that of
outsourcing industries, implicitly, leaving the operation and our staff around the world.
maintenance of the plant to a provider like us. This is mainly
because there will likely be a lack of engineers in the future, while Not only have we created very competitive offerings; we have also
operational knowledge within cement plants will become more created concepts such as Design, Build and Operate (DBO). Our
specialised. At the same time, digitalisation and automation are ability to offer this is extremely important because it signals a
reducing learning cycles. So in the long term, more specialist powerful capability and reassurance to our customers. DBO
expertise will be needed. This means that fewer owners will provides far more than the actual construction of the plant; it's
FLSMIDTH WAS FOUNDED IN 1882

BY FREDERIK LÆSSØE SMIDTH. IN 1887,
POUL LARSEN AND ALEXANDER FOSS
BECAME PARTNERS.
"TECHNOLOGY, PEOPLE'S ATTITUDES, THE

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, REGULATION AND
MUCH ELSE WILL CHANGE OVER TIME, BUT
OUR VALUE SET MUST REMAIN - BECAUSE IT IS
A PART OF OUR UNIQUENESS AND OUR
ABILITY TO COMPETE IN THE FUTURE."
the competency, knowledge and capability to support customers particularly given the risks, time and expenses associated with
in all different situations. This lifts the customer relationship to a travel 135 years ago. Our founder showed great vision by going
completely different level. We don’t expect every customer to buy to the US and eventually discovering technology that would be
it, but they know we can do it. the foundation of FLSmidth’s future – a horizontal kiln for Portland
cement, which he further developed to the needs of the world.
It’s also about how we act, not just achieving the best figures. It
starts with how you pick up the phone when the customer calls, He developed a sound business model and then immediately took
how you support, how you take ownership, and whether you feel it overseas. This was the key: the combination of developing a
accountable towards the customer. Historically, we have done well technology for creating infrastructure and the ability to take it
in these areas of our business and it will always be a part of our global. To be Danish and being global is still a part of our DNA.
promise to the customer.
Why is FLSmidth’s past important for its future?
Why do you think investors have been reasonably positive The stories of our past not only illustrate our value set, but they
about FLSmidth in recent months? are also the foundation of our long-term vision. Technology,
There are of course many factors, but the market has recognised people's attitudes, the business environment, regulation and
that our cement business has performed well within the much else will change over time, but our value set must remain –
prevailing market environment. This is partly because we have because it’s part of our uniqueness and our ability to compete in
delivered on our promises in several ways. For example, we have the future.
pursued an effective productivity improvement strategy and we
have invested in people and technologies, while following a As a global company rooted in Danish values, we have a role to
stringent cost control strategy. play. Our values encourage us to behave appropriately, and, at the
same time, we can encourage suppliers and customers to work
Recognising that some aspects of the market are out of our with a sound value set. I find it easier to do this from Denmark,
control, we have also been careful to manage what is within our which is respected around the world for its transparency and
control. That’s why we have put considerable focus on preparation compliance.
and execution within areas such as investments, innovation and
cost control, as well as leadership development. Being mindful of the role our values play in the big picture is
important for our future. With the right value set, we can be
What stories stand out for you about FLSmidth? around for another 135 years challenging conventions and
I can’t help but go back to how the company was founded, exploring opportunities.
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS
TARJA MIETTINEN, QUALITY ENGINEER

FOR FINNSEMENTTI, USING THE NEW
QCX/BLENDEXPERT™ V8 SYSTEM.
Automation
For 40 years, FLSmidth has been a pioneer in advanced control
systems for cement applications. The QCX/BlendExpertTM range of
applications support product optimisation from quarry to cement. It
is an advanced control system that controls raw material feeders,
to maximise additives and silo content to ensure steady quality, thereby reducing
fuel consumption and improving productivity. Through advanced
product
estimations it eliminates the need for manual sampling and analysis
of raw material and additives, overall resulting in increased stability
and profitability.
quality The eighth generation

The most recent generation of the software is based on vast
experience from more than 700 installations of quality control
(QCX) systems. It has been designed by FLSmidth’s team of quality
experts using the latest control technologies, which, together with
today’s powerful PC processors, enable very complex process
FLSmidth’s newest simulations and corresponding estimations.
QCX/BlendExpert™ The QCX/BlendExpert V8 system was tested on Finsementi’s

system improves cement Lappeenranta plant in Finland, achieving impressive results. Despite
previous generations of the application performing very well, the
quality significantly. new software has resulted in a 50 percent reduction of Lime
Strict quality control

In order for cement plants to achieve the best return on investment
and to ensure that the cement quality is kept consistent, it is crucial
to have very strict quality control procedures in place. Advanced
quality control systems are essential in minimising variability in
material composition throughout the cement manufacturing
process by controlling all chemical compositions. To make these
systems successful, they require fast and accurate sampling of
process streams as well as a well-working laboratory.
"RAW MEAL QUALITY IS The QCX/BlendExpert system can operate with laboratory XRF
BECOMING INCREASINGLY results only, or in a combination of laboratory XRF and online
MORE IMPORTANT, analyses incorporating all results in the control algorithms. The
single loop control ensures optimal control as it combines
PARTICULARLY AS THERE seamlessly the high accuracy of the laboratory XRF instrument with
the speed of the online analyzer results.
IS MORE FOCUS ON
SPECIAL CEMENTS." According to Mette Dobel, quality is becoming more important,
particularly as there is more focus on cost of production and on
Mette Dobel
special cements: “The new QCX/BlendExpert system offers cement
Global Product Line Manager – Quality Control at FLSmidth producers an important step up in quality control.”
Further to improved quality control, the new QCX/BlendExpert V8

system provides a long list of benefits and helps to overcome some
significant challenges in cement production.
Improved features give clear benefits

The new, intuitive user interface, provides an easy overview of the
next control steps. The advantage is that this includes and thereby
improves understanding of the automated system's next action by
plant operators.
Saturation Factor (LSF) standard deviation compared with the Automatic feeder control
QCX/BlendExpert™ V7 systems. Tarja Miettinen, Quality Engineer for The online accounting of individual raw material feed streams and
Finnsementti describes the immediate impact of the system: other relevant materials, such as dust, coal, ash, fly ash, alkali and
bypass, is based on signals from the weigh feeders. >>
“When the team turned on the new V8 system, it immediately
became clear that this was a very good system.”
“We have experienced excellent service from FLSmidth during this

period – always receiving fast replies and very competent assistance
from people who know the issues in a cement process,” she says,
about the end-to-end implementation process and the
collaboration with FLSmidth.
Mette Dobel, Global Product Line Manager – Quality Control at

FLSmidth, has been responsible for overseeing the development of
the new QCX/BlendExpert system. She describes this latest version
of the system as a major rethink:
“Because we can make use of more powerful computing power,

we can create very advanced process models. Add to this our deep
understanding of cement production processes and we were able
to build a smarter system.”
The new
QCX/BlendExpert™
system
QCX/BlendExpert software ensures automatic correction of feeders.
Thus, if a feeder has been incorrectly calibrated, or not calibrated at
offers cement producers
all, the QCX/BlendExpert system will detect the error and correct
the feeder set-point to offset it. This unique feature contributes to
an important step up
improved overall chemical control performance. in quality control.
If a feeder is in starvation, the QCX/BlendExpert software estimates
whether it can still reach its target in this condition. If it cannot
reach all targets, it will, according to control philosophy, jeopardise
the targets, which which are least important to the overall clinker
quality, for example, alumina module (AlM).
In order to meet the demands of modern plant conditions, where

material types can rapidly change, QCX/BlendExpert software can
operate with multiple materials per feeder. This results in a fast,
flexible and responsive system, with minimal operator intervention,
when faced with varying material types.
RESULTS FROM FINNSEMENTTI LAPPEENRANTA PLANT IN FINLAND. THE 2011

Maximum use of alternative fuels
VALUES REPRESENT OPERATION WITH QCX/AUTOSAMPLING™ AND
Alternative fuels are becoming important for most cement plants. QCX/BLENDEXPERT™ SYSTEM V7.
Using by-products provides waste management options that can be
economically viable, regionally available and environmentally sound. THE 2015 VALUES REPRESENT OPERATION WITH QCX/AUTOSAMPLING AND
Some alternative fuels generate chemical constituents, such as QCX/BLENDEXPERT V7 AND A PGNAA (PROMPT GAMMA NEUTRON
ACTIVATION ANALYSIS) BEFORE THE RAW MILL. THE 2016 VALUES REPRESENT
alkalis or chlorides that must be considered in the equations when
OPERATION WITH QCX/AUTOSAMPLING AND A PGNAA BEFORE THE RAW MILL
designing the chemical targets of the cement. QCX/BlendExpert AND QCX/BLENDEXPERT V8. CONSIDERABLE IMPROVEMENTS WERE ACHIEVED
system is designed to handle these important factors. WITH THE NEW QCX SOFTWARE. 
4 8
6,9
3,5 CEM II/B-M 42,5 N CEM II / A-LL 52,5 N CEM I 52,5 R
2011 2015 2016 2011 2015 2016 2011 2015 2016
2,1 1,3 0,8
3 1,5 1,3 1,0 6
1,7 1,55,3 1,4
St Dev of Raw meal
St Dev of 28d MPa
2,5 2,4 5
2,1
2 1,9 4
1,7
1,5 1,5
1,5 1,4 1,4 3
1,3 1,3
1,0 1,9
1 2
0,8
0,5 1
0 0
2011 2015 2016 2011 2015 2016 2011 2015 2016 2011 2015 2016 2011 2015 2016
CEM II/B-M 42.5 N CEM II / A-LL 52.5 N CEM I 52.5 R CEM I 42.5 N SR StDev of LSF in Raw meal
2011 QCX V7
2015 QCX V7 + PGNAA
2016 QCX V8 + PGNAA
CONTACT METTE DOBEL

MDO@FLSMIDTH.COM
Manually operated QCX/BlendExpert
Stabilise Optimise Maintain
Limit violation
Under performance
Advanced modelling enables ‘dynamic bias compensation’ of This allows operators to plan for chemical variations from the quarry
installed online analysers to compare and adjust the online analysis or from alternative raw material suppliers and evaluate if such
to the correct laboratory analysis. This makes it more accurate and materials are acceptable and within control targets.
better for control.
Rapid financial return
One of the reasons the QCX/BlendExpert system has achieved The QCX/BlendExpert V8 system allows fast payback on investment.
excellent results is due to its innovative way of dealing with silo This is due to not only lower fuel consumption in the kiln and
content. Silo content and composition is estimated in accordance preheater, reduced equipment wear and longer lifetime of
with applied silo models (continuous, layered or batch) and current mechanical parts, but also optimal use of raw materials and
product type. additives.
This gives a very efficient and effective chemical process model Automation for better quality
where chemistry is constantly tracked, also if the mill is stopped and Optimising quality control starts with automated accurate sampling,
additives are still added to the silo. sample preparation and X-ray analysis, which ensures fast, correct
chemical breakdown. Reliable chemistry inputs are the basis of any
The QCX/BlendExpert software's raw material estimation provides a well-functioning advanced control system.
reliable assessment of what chemistry is available in the feeders at
any given time, saving both time and money as it eliminates the The fast and complex calculations, which take chemistry, tonnages,
need for physical sampling, sample preparation and analysis of raw price and other factors into the equation, enable the
materials – a labour-intensive job. QCX/BlendExpert system to adjust the feeders more frequently and
reliably than any human operator can.
Using the control tuning feature, the operator can experiment with
the blending circuit chemistry by changing feeder settings, material Mette Dobel concludes: “We are always striving to automate and
qualities and set points as well as other variations, and subsequently optimise control of cement plants and by combining process know-
examine the final chemistry with these parameters present. In this how, the latest control technologies and today’s powerful PC
advanced feature, it is also possible to call up historical settings and processors, we have achieved best-in-class performance with our
results in order to investigate various scenarios around these events. QCX/BlendExpert V8 system.”
SITE REPORT
BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF A FULLY FUNCTIONAL GRINDING UNIT
Producer of high-quality cement

Oman Cement Company (S.A.O.G), a joint stock company in the
Sultanate of Oman, was established in 1978 as a visionary
growth of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said. Over the years,
New
the company has built an excellent reputation as a producer of
high-quality cement, meeting the cement quality standards of
Oman, European and American markets. Oman Cement
cement
Company (OCC) is the only manufacturing company in Oman to
have won the prestigious ‘His Majesty Trophy for Best Factory’
10 times.
grinding Performance results

S NO Description Units
Guarantee Achieved
system in Oman
values Values
1 Capacity tph 150 162.18
Product
2 sq.cm/g ≥ 3300 3462
fineness
Based on a proven track 3
Specific power
consumption
kWh/t 41.7 35.17
record of providing highly 4

Cement
temperature at °C ≤ 75 61.01
reliable technology, FLSmidth silo top
Emission at mill
was awarded its first EPC 5
vent stack
mg/Ncu.m dry ≤ 10 1.90
Emission at
project in Oman. 6
Sepax fan stack
mg/Ncu.m dry ≤ 10 2.13
CONTACT MANOJ MANDHANA

MANOJ.MANDHANA@FLSMIDTH.COM
Prime supplier of cement
The OCC cement production facility is located in the Rusayl
Industrial Area, 60 km from Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat, and
was first commissioned in 1983. It has continued to expand its
facilities, reaching a production capacity of 2.4 million tonnes
per year in 2011. Driven by increasing local demand, partly due
to infrastructure developments and future exportation prospects,
the company decided to add a fifth cement grinding unit to the
four ball mills already in operation. This addition was part of
OCC’s efforts to enhance its cement production capacity by one
million tonnes per year by 2016. Due to its remarkable, reliable Project
quantities
track record, FLSmidth was awarded as the prime supplier for
this project – its first Engineering, Procurement and Construction
(EPC) project in Oman.
Scope of supply Civil works

The project’s scope of supply included a full range of equipment
for a 150 tonnes-per-hour closed ball mill system, including Excavation 21,827 m3
gypsum storage units, cement bulk loading terminal and two
cement silos as well as full electrical, instrumentation, PCC 9,174 m2
automation systems and safety systems. The layout of the ball
Rebar 1,836 tonnes
mill system allows for additional future expansion of FLSmidth’s
equipment including a roller press, packing plant and clinker
Concrete 15,157 m3
back feeder.
Form work 32,774 m2
Encouraging performance
The new ball mill system was commissioned in May 2016 and Steel structures 2,875 tonnes
handed over to the client for full operation. Performance
guarantees were successfully achieved without any hurdles Cladding 22,299 m2
leading to smooth performance of the plant.
Mechanical works
Project manager at FLSmidth, Manoj Mandhana, is satisfied that
the turnkey project has run very smoothly throughout, despite Equipment 1,850 tonnes
some country-specific challenges. He says:
Plate fabrication 400 tonnes
“We worked closely with OCC and the Muscat municipality to
Thermal insulation 4,850 m2
get the necessary workers’ visas and construction permits as part
of contractual obligations. Adhering to regulations was time-
Piping 6,000 m
consuming, but required for successful implementation.”
Electrical works
‘Zero Incident’
One million hours worked – zero Lost-Time Injuries (LTIs). This HT cable 4,450 m
outstanding safety milestone was achieved on 22 November
2015, a year after construction began. It was the result of a LT cable 60,785 m
dedicated focus on a ‘Zero Incident’ mission, in which the entire
project site team adopted a strong approach towards Control and signal cables 86,750 m
implementing and practicing safety on site.
Number termination 5,966
This collective approach by FLSmidth’s onsite staff supported by
Cable tray/ladder 11,218 m
the head office helped in aligning the project’s sub-contractor
with FLSmidth’s safety values and policies.
FEATURE
DR. SCHEUER HAS HELD VARIOUS POSITIONS

AT HEIDELBERGCEMENT SINCE 1992. THESE
INCLUDE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF
HEIDELBERG TECHNOLOGY CENTER, HEADING
UP HEIDELBERGCEMENT’S ACTIVITIES IN
CHINA, AND LEADING THE ASIA-PACIFIC
GROUP. AS A MEMBER OF THE MANAGING
BOARD SINCE 2007, HE IS CURRENTLY IN
CHARGE OF HEIDELBERGCEMENT’S
NORTHERN AND EASTERN EUROPE-CENTRAL
ASIA GROUP AREA, WHILE ALSO RESPONSIBLE
FOR COORDINATING THE HEIDELBERG
TECHNOLOGY CENTER, RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT/PRODUCT INNOVATION AS
WELL AS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
What challenges is the cement

industry facing in the coming years?
One challenge is obviously the overcapacity
that has been built over the last 10 years.
In some markets, such as in Asia – China in
particular – we are facing oversupply. This
means that the time for building a lot of
greenfield plants is over – at least for now.
The current clear trend is modernisation
and consolidation – building brownfield
plants or modernisation of existing large
production lines while mothballing older,
smaller, inefficient production lines.
At the same time, export prices have fallen

practically to marginal cost. In coastal
regions, clinker is very cheap, because of
low freight costs and overcapacity in
clinker production. This is something the
AUTHOR DAVID HOSKIN supplier industry must face, because there
Interview
are fewer orders for greenfield plants, but
it's also something cement producers have
to deal with, largely because cheap clinker
is available in many coastal regions around
the world.
Highlights spoke with Dr. Albert Scheuer, Another main challenge is of course the
Member of the Managing Board at Heidelberg- environment. Energy efficiency and climate
protection are big topics for the cement
Cement, who shared his thoughts on the industry. The high energy requirements
current state and future of the cement industry. make the enhancement of energy
"THE HIGH LEVEL OF BUILDING

STANDARDS IN THE MODERN WORLD
WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE
WITHOUT CONCRETE. OUR CHALLENGE IN
THE COMING YEARS IS TO MAKE ITS
PRODUCTION MORE SUSTAINABLE."
efficiency vitally important from both concrete. Our challenge in the coming came at a time when markets were
economic and environmental protection years is to make its production more slowing due to declining raw materials
perspectives. Moreover, cement production sustainable. prices. HeidelbergCement is staying
processes by their nature lead to high focused on its strengths in operational
levels of CO2 emissions. Our industry has How is HeidelbergCement affected by efficiency and customer orientation to
continually reduced these emissions over the current cement market? cope with this environment.
the past years and will continue to One of the key principles guiding
implement the associated measures in the HeidelbergCement employees’ daily work On the other hand, the task to significantly
future as well. Such efforts will also trigger is the idea that ’all business is local reduce our CO2 footprint and with this,
the development of new technologies, business’. It’s not just that the success of develop new technologies and products, is
such as, but not limited to, new CCU our business operations is largely the same worldwide. For this, worldwide
(Carbon Capture and Utilisation)/CCS determined by the development of local cooperation of practically all cement
(Carbon Capture and Sequestration) markets. Also of major importance is the players and the related industries in
technologies and new products with a fact that we can gain social acceptance for tackling the task is essential. We must
lower CO2 footprint. our business activities, if we work to bundle our resources to be successful.
ensure the continued well-being of the Current discussions to found a World
The cement industry supports international people and the environment in the Cement Association are in that regard
CO2 reduction targets and initiatives as communities where we operate. Last but moving in the right direction.
well as policies designed to slow global not least, it’s our customers who count and
warming – provided that such initiatives need full management attention. What excites you about the cement
and policies ensure the same competitive industry?
conditions for the manufacture of building So, there is not one common market, but It is an industry where individuals can have
materials. A mere shifting of CO2 emission there are several markets with different a high impact on results. As a young
sources is not wanted. Nevertheless, I players. The recent past was obviously manager, for example, you can aspire to
believe strongly that concrete is an characterised by consolidation of large P&L responsibility already early in your
excellent building material due to its international players such as Lafarge and career. In other industries, such as
durability and formability, its insulating Holcim as well as HeidelbergCement and machinery or hi-tech, you might end up in
effects and its availability in large volumes Italcementi, but also on a local level in a large office building with thousands of
at an affordable price. The high level of India and China. At the same time, local other engineers, and you might not know
building standards in the modern world players had increased their investments in what you are working for. For engineers
would not have been possible without emerging markets, and new capacities and indeed for other disciplines, if you >>
FEATURE
"IF WE LOOK EVEN FURTHER TO THE

FUTURE, I THINK THE NEXT MAJOR
MILESTONE WILL BE ACHIEVING
SO-CALLED CO2-FREE PRODUCTION."
Dr. Albert Scheuer
are a motivated person, your work is very share price performance. The strategic reliable and IT infrastructure not fast
visible and you can feel the success. This priorities of HeidelbergCement, for enough. Today, there are no limits any
has excited me throughout my career, and example, are increasing shareholder longer.
was the reason I joined the industry. returns and continued growth.
There are huge potentials for our industry
Why is the cement industry attractive What opportunities are yet to be taken in digitalisation. That said, the cement
to investors? in the industry? industry should make a step forward, even
The demand for cement is driven by Each country has its own opportunities, so if application of such technology does not
fundamental long-term trends including that is of course a difficult question to pay off at once. Equipment suppliers on
population growth, urbanisation and a answer. But in general, the cement the other hand have to take care not to
growing middle class. Without cement and industry is behind other industries in the miss the boat, but to invest in innovation.
its end product concrete, the economic application of IT and science. For example, Currently, our industry might appear a little
development of countries would not be in high-wage countries, we could invest bit like old-tech to young people and they
possible. Concrete is the second most more in the automation of plants. The key might prefer to work in high-tech. This is
widely used material after water on our word here is unmanned production. one of our industry's challenges – and an
planet. It is more durable than wood, more opportunity.
energy-efficient than steel, and available in We could also apply more advanced
large quantities at a reasonable price. And technologies in maintenance procedures, At the same time, we always need to strive
you can recycle it, of course. such as with Condition-based Maintenance to achieve greater cost efficiencies by
(CBM). I don’t believe we are realising the developing technologies that make this
Cement and aggregates producers extract true potential of the knowhow in that possible.
their raw materials from quarries and regard in our industry.
refine them by applying industrial The other area of technological
processes. If the plants are well located We need much greater use of internet- development is environmentally friendly
with respect to raw material reserves and enabled technologies and IT. Advanced technology, as I mentioned earlier. In the
sales markets and if the operations are sensor technology will help us to do so. future, it should not be necessary to
managed well, producers can earn decent Sensors are not new, but they simply discuss dust, CO2 and NOx emissions. And
profits and a premium on their cost of haven’t been reliable enough in the past. in 30-50 years, CO2 emissions may be a
capital, as HeidelbergCement has in the We introduced the logic for running plants thing of the past. In fact, we even already
past two years. As a consequence, with sensor-based technology already 25 discuss the idea of selling CO2 as a product
investors may benefit from dividends and years ago, but the technology wasn’t – that is the vision.
Where do you see the industry in from 0.5 to 1.5 billion tonnes of cement When the company asked me to help, I
five years? capacity. In this context, plants with poor always helped. I was often the person
The well-performing cement companies environmental performance and small assigned to special or difficult cases or
will look to continue improving their inefficient plants will be shut down. projects – and this led me to a lot of
financial performance. And I believe interesting assignments in my career.
HeidelbergCement is one of those Africa and other parts of Asia, however,
companies. This will likely lead to further will in the long run need more capacity, What do you like most about
consolidation in the market, which is of such as but not limited to India, Pakistan your work?
course also driven by external factors, such and Bangladesh. One of India's and Today in my current job, I have a big mix of
as environment issues and market forces. Bangladesh’s special challenges is the long- operations, technology, R&D and
The strong will survive. term scarcity of limestone. environmental sustainability initiatives as
well as strategic projects. We have a strong
If we look even further to the future, I Europe and the US will need modernisation project management culture at
think the next major milestone will be and consolidation of old production lines. I HeidelbergCement, which I enjoy. I am
achieving so-called CO2-free production. expect that the number of kilns will involved in many projects with mixed
There is political pressure for the industry decrease significantly in such regions and teams around the world. If I can achieve
to achieve this by 2050 – which is why we only a few large, environmentally friendly success together with my colleagues – or
are highly focused on this at production lines, especially in landlocked my colleagues can achieve success in such
HeidelbergCement. I expect we will apply a areas will remain. In coastal regions, there project teams, I'm happy.
lot of new technologies in the next 30 will be a need for more grinding units.
years. At Group level, we have a lean
What are some defining moments management team and we have strong
What variations do you see in different in your career to date? teams in the countries. They are all a
global regions? I considered becoming a plant manager source of inspiration for me. It's not me,
In China, I expect a lot of capacity will be quite early in my career as a defining mile but them; it's about teamwork, bringing
mothballed, because the country will not stone. I have always been open for new the right people together for the maximum
need such high supply of cement forever. things and transparent to my employer effect.
Estimates of capacity reductions range about what I want and what I don’t want.
FLSMIDTH HIGHLIGHTS THANKS

DR. ALBERT SCHEUER FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION.
THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL
CONTACT JOHN TEREMBULA

JOHN.TEREMBULA@FLSMIDTH.COM
VRMs
on the up Vertical roller mills have
THEM long been recognised
E as the industry
standard for raw mills
– and are quickly
gaining ground as
cement grinders.
The vertical roller mill (VRM) is well known
as the preferred mill for grinding of raw
materials. Its grinding efficiency combined
with its ability to dry, grind and classify
within a single unit gives it a decided
advantage over other systems, such as the
ball mill or roll press. For the same reasons,
the VRM is also developing as the
preferred solution for cement grinding.
This can be explained by issues such as

cost of installation, ease of operation and
maintenance, energy efficiency and
product quality. At the same time, there is
greater demand for cement grinding
capacity as more producers look to
increase use of clinker substitute materials
and import clinker to meet localised
increases in cement demand for example
during short-term infrastructure
development projects.
Positive market development

Overall vertical roller mill sales in 2016
were above the long-term market trend,
highlighting the importance of FLSmidth’s
OK™ CEMENT MILL AT MARGEM
position as a lead supplier for VRMs in the
CAMPANHIA DE MINERAÇÃO IN BRAZIL.
cement industry. The strong market for
VRMs is mostly driven by ongoing

emphasis on energy efficiency in the
reliable mills of ever-larger size and
potential capacity.
VERTICAL MILLS
global cement industry and continuing ARE 30 TO 50
growth in developing markets. This also reflects a trend of building larger-
capacity cement plants serving wide PERCENT MORE
Improved efficiencies
The ever-increasing global focus on
geographical areas, according to Carsten
Schoessow, Vice President of Global
EFFICIENT THAN
energy reduction naturally brings more Product & Upgrades Sales in FLSmidth: OTHER GRINDING
attention onto vertical mills. Grinding
systems in cement production make up
“Acknowledging of course that regional
differences exist, there are a number of SOLUTIONS...
approximately 85 to 90 percent of total contributing factors to the demand for
plant electrical energy consumption. As larger grinding mills. First, there is greater the need for larger gears and drives, as
vertical mills are 30 to 50 percent more general acceptance of economic benefits well as maintenance planning and
efficient than other grinding solutions, of larger single mill installations. Second, procedures with larger components.
they give cement plant owners a great VRM development over several decades This highlights the importance of a solid
opportunity to maximise productivity and has shown that they are mechanically maintenance strategy, according to
minimise operating costs. The high reliable. And third, there are now a Morten Østergaard, Technical Manager at
energy efficiency is especially beneficial in sufficient number of VRM references, FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance: “A
countries with power generating capacity referring to the production of all cement plant’s ability to maintain equipment is
or where electricity availability is limited. types, such that the global industry knows vital for the performance of the mill. The
they meet or exceed quality requirements.” biggest issues are not down to equipment,
Bigger than ever but more related to how well the
Capacity growth can be seen in regional The growing size trend is reflected by the maintenance of the mills is understood
markets around the world with a mix of 2016 sale of the largest-ever VRM, the and how they are looked after, after
new clinker production lines and FLSmidth OK™ 62-6 cement mill, in commissioning. To increase the reliability of
standalone grinding units. Vertical mills Bangladesh and the recent start of the equipment, we recommend a preventive
are the standard grinding equipment in largest VRM for raw grinding installed, the maintenance approach. Furthermore, it is
both types of installations. While many FLSmidth OK 54-6 raw mill in Indonesia. essential to have easy access to equipment
smaller mills with 3,000 kilowatts or less Increasing the size of the mills not only and allow it to be easily and quickly
installed power were sold in 2016, the takes advantage of economies of scale, maintained during production shutdowns.”
largest-ever VRM was sold with 11,600 but also reduces the CAPEX investment or
kilowatts installed power. total installed costs, while also increasing With ever-larger VRMs increasingly
total plant productivity. showing their muscle for raw materials
Capacity requirements for new cement and cement grinding, it appears that
plants and grinding units are consistently Maintenance strategy cement producers take advantage of the
increasing. Ongoing advances in Growing mill sizes have an impact on the ideal opportunity to benefit from the
manufacturing and decades of design peripheral equipment and operating VRM’s reduced energy consumption and
experience make it possible to produce practices, too. These include, for example, reliable high grinding capacity.
Next chapter in THE FIRST OK™ RAW MILL IN OPERATION
the FLSmidth
AT INDARUNG VI IN INDONESIA.
OK
TM
mill legacy
FLSmidth is poised to announce
the OK raw mill as the follow-up
to the world's largest cement VRM.
Since the 1980s, the OK mill has served the cement industry as an
energy-efficient and reliable solution for cement grinding. The
mill’s long-standing success, with over 150 installations
worldwide, can be attributed to a core robust design concept,
which has continuously evolved to include the best available
technology and incorporate the knowledge gained through
experience. As a result of this continued investment, the mill has
retained its leading position to meet the current needs of the
market: low power consumption, high availability, product quality,
and flexibility to grind diverse materials.
Lower power consumption

Compared with other cement grinding VRMs, the OK mill
consistently operates with lower airflow and the lowest power
consumption. As a result of the patented cement grinding profile
and an integral separator with industry-leading high efficiency, the
mill consistently uses ten percent less power than other cement
VRMs. This productivity benefit amounts to millions of kilowatts
saved annually for OK mill owners.
Design advantages
The design of the FLSmidth OK mill presents several clear
advantages. It allows the combination of standard VRM features
such as drying, grinding and separation process in one unit, thus
simplifying the plant layout. It also incorporates unique design
elements in the roller and table profile that improve operating
stability and reliability, giving a typical availability of 90 to 95
RARM SEPARATOR IN OK™ RAW MILL.
percent of scheduled operating time. Due to its inherent flexibility,
CONTACT JOHN TEREMBULA

JOHN.TEREMBULA@FLSMIDTH.COM
different types of products can be performed with almost

immediate effect. As illustrated on the graph on page 24, most
OK mills switch between products such as Ordinary Portland
cement to slag blended cement or from a lower to a higher
Blaine. Furthermore, the temperature profile of the system can be
controlled to adjust the level of dehydration of gypsum.
The OK mill has proven to be effective for grinding blended

cements with one or more wet components, not only because of
its highly effective drying performance, but also due to its ability
to maintain a stable grinding material bed. As an example, the OK
mill has been used to grind a wide range of materials from 100
percent slag with feed containing more than 20 percent moisture
to limestone, pozzolan and fly ash. Because the mill can utilise
much higher quantities of hot gases for drying than both a ball
mill or a roll press with ball mill circuits, it means that the percent
substitutions of slag, and other wet materials is not limited by the
THEM system’s drying capacity.

E Grinding products above 5500 Blaine has proven its versatility as
well as its capability of consistent, stable operation throughout a
range of cement, blended cement, and slag cement products. >>
the OK mill can be operated with half of its rollers out of service
and still achieve 60 to 70 percent of the nominal output,
minimising risk of lost production due to unplanned stoppages
and guaranteeing long-term availability. The first OK™ raw mill
recently began operation in
Improved control over particle size distribution
Product quality is a function of cement particle size distribution Indonesia. The OK 54-6 raw
(PSD) and the dehydration of the gypsum within the cement. In mill with 8,700 kW installed
the OK™ mill, parameters such as mill air flow, separator speed
and grinding pressure can be easily adjusted during operation to power, follows FLSmidth’s
control or alter the PSD curve to a profile (steeper or flatter) that modular mill design where
achieves the desired quality standards. When needed, the PSD
curve can match that from an existing ball mill. rollers from the OK 39-4
mill are applied to a larger
Handle multiple materials with ease
As the operating parameters can be adjusted instantly and the diameter table.
retention time of the system is very short, the switching between
The legacy continues

Today’s market forces of increased imports and large capacity
plants demand larger and larger mills, and FLSmidth is prepared to Continued development of
meet the need. As reported in the article regarding KAR Cement,
the first six roller OK mill has reached its production guarantees
the FLSmidth OK™ mill
within four weeks of commissioning. The OK 54-6 cement mill’s Over almost 40 years on the market, FLSmidth has
time as the “world’s largest OK mill” will be fleeting as an even continuously updated and improved the OK™ mill
larger mill, an OK 62-6 cement mill, has been sold to Shah design since it was first introduced to the market in the
Cement.
early 1990s. In addition to featuring six rollers for
The installation of the first OK mill for raw grinding is the next significant increases in capacity, several other design
step in the evolution of the FLSmidth OK mill. The mill’s inherent improvements have been implemented.
stability and proven ability to grind wet components serves as
strong foundation for a raw grinding application. The common Søren Holm, Vice President in FLSmidth Global Cement
design platform uses the same parts including the roller assembly Technology, comments: “In updating the OK mill, we
and swing lever system, grinding tables and liners, hydraulic have combined our broad experience in optimising
system as well as the drive system. Consequently, owners can
mechanical design with customer input, our own
benefit from both parts commonality as well as consistent
maintenance procedures. observations and data gained from operating a wide
range of mills for cement and raw material grinding.”
The new mill comprises an adapted mechanical design

to reflect actual operating and maintenance practices
and recent developments within metallurgy. The simple
layout and fewer machines in the mill circuit ensure high
run factor, reduced civil construction costs and low
maintenance costs.
The separator design has been significantly improved,

allowing producers to achieve better product quality.
Additionally, internal components have been adapted to
improve airflow and reduce wear from jet abrasion, and
features have been added to help keep the liners in
place to provide greater long-term reliability in table liner
segments.
THE COMPOSITION OF CEMENT PRODUCTS

PRODUCED USING THE OK™ CEMENT MILL. 
Cl Slag LS Gyp Pozz Ash

100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CPIII
Slag
Pozz
GUP
OPC
Mas
GU
OPCS
Slag 2
Slag 1
CPA
CPSA
GU3
GUS1
GUS2
GUS2
CPCS
GUSA
CPCS2
OK mill’s
CONTACT JARED WESTON
JARED.WESTON@FLSMIDTH.COM
great success in Brazil This has resulted in the country’s cement

producers having one of the highest usage
Brazilian cement producers aim to continuously rates for VRM cement grinding in the
reduce their carbon footprint and increase the global cement industry. In 2015, seven
different cement producers ground
energy efficiency of their operations. The OK™ approximately 18 million tonnes of cement
cement mill has proven to be the preferred in OK cement mills, accounting for 28
VRM technology for the production of all of percent of total domestic production.
their many blended cement products. Established reputation

The proven choice for grinding blended
With a long tradition and significant 70 percent market share cements with one or more wet
experience in the production of blended The use of VRMs, which further improves components, the OK mill has shown its
cements, Brazil has a clinker-to-cement energy efficiency, is particularly significant versatility within consistent, stable
ratio below 70 percent, making it one of in the cement industry in Brazil. FLSmidth operation throughout a range of cement,
the lowest in the world. Higher grinding supplied the first cement VRM – an OK blended cement and slag cement products.
capacities, improved efficiencies, increased cement mill – to the Brazilian market in
clinker substitution and finer product 2006 and began operations to grind slag Furthermore, it is easy to operate from
residues allow cement producers to cement in April 2009. Within 15 hours of initial start-up, achieving rated capacity
constantly improve their operations and operation, the mill had achieved quickly after start-up. In the Americas for
increase output. guaranteed capacity and fineness targets. example, the average OK mill
commissioning time to achieve guaranteed
Additionally, there is great focus on the Since then, 20 additional OK mills have performance is two weeks.
reduction of CO2 emissions and energy been supplied to Brazilian cement
usage, demonstrated by the use of manufacturers. With OK cement mills With sales of more than 150 mills globally,
materials such as slag, fly ash, limestone accounting for over 70 percent of the 21 in Brazil alone, OK cement mill
and pozzolan, all of which reduce fuel production by VRMs in 2015, the share of installations have all achieved designed
combustion and emissions from processing cement produced in OK cement mills has cement quality, efficiency and capacity
raw materials during clinker production. rapidly increased. guarantees.
SHARE OF OK™ CEMENT MILL GRINDING CAPACITY IN

ANNUAL CEMENT PRODUCTION IN BRAZIL.  THEM
E
Percent of cement produced with OK cement mill Annual cement production (MT)
50 75%
40 66%
30 57%
20 48%
10 39%
0 30%
2018 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
THEM
THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL E
Silo-safe
High-quality cement
Lumps and blockages in cement silos, caused by unfavourable Tests were carried out at cement plants with vertical roller mills
operating conditions of the cement mill, are an ongoing issue. (VRMs) grinding different cement feed materials at varying
Optimal mill operating conditions need to be specified to produce operating conditions in order to highlight the most important
high-quality and silo-safe cement. reactions and specify the optimal mill operating conditions.
What is silo-safe cement? The main reactions occurring during cement grinding are:
Silo-safe cement is cement that does not hydrate in the silos and
therefore does not form lumps and blockages. As water is always 1) Gypsum dehydration
present during cement production, either through injection during Dihydrate gypsum  Hemihydrate/anhydrate + Water
grinding, as vapour in gases, or from the feed materials (such as This released water might then react and prehydrate the cement:
gypsum, slag, trass, etc.), it is vital to ensure that the premature
reaction of cement with water (prehydration) is avoided. 2) Cement prehydration
Cement + Water  Cement hydrates
Prehydration in the mill may result in lower cement strength, while
prehydration in the silo may result in lumps and blockages as well Optimising the grinding parameters, such as water injection and
as a decrease in cement strength. mill outlet temperature is an effective way to control these reac-
tions in the mill and later in the silo. >>
Testing for optimal conditions
According to research by FLSmidth coupled with decades of
cement grinding experience, a low level of gypsum dehydration in
the cement mill combined with high silo temperatures and lengthy POTENTIAL PREHYDRATION AND GYPSUM
storage times are generally the reasons for such problems in DEHYDRATION REACTIONS IN THE CEMENT
cement silos. MILL AND IN THE CEMENT SILO. 
1 Further gypsum dehydration and 1 Gypsum dehydration

cement prehydration if: 2 Cement prehydration if:
POTENTIAL REACTIONS: • Silo temperature is above 70ºC and • T oo high water injection, and/or
gypsum is not sufficiently dehydrated • Incorrect mill temperature, and/or
in the mill. • Wet feed materials.
Limestone
Gypsum
Clinker
Others
Cement mill
Cement silos
cement.flsmidth.com
additional articles
Operating parameters for ball mills

The following simple guidelines for operation of the ball mill were
developed more than 40 years ago:
1. Water cooling in the ball mill should only be used for
temperatures above 100°C. Furthermore, the cooling water
should be sprayed correctly into the mill.
If the water injection system is partly clogged or does not function

properly, prehydration might occur.
2. A mill outlet temperature of approximately 120°C is

recommended to ensure that the gypsum is sufficiently
dehydrated in the mill, thereby avoiding further dehydration in the
cement silo.
VRM grinding parameters

One of the VRM’s great advantages is its versatility. The mill can
easily grind multiple types of cement under different operating
parameters and with little to no transition time. To achieve the full
benefits of the VRM without problems, we should understand the
effect of the different operational modes on the cement
LUMPS BLOCKING THE SILO OUTLET
properties and quality.
FLSmidth conducted tests with OKTM mills to evaluate the effect of

varying mill temperatures and water injection rates, as shown in Both cement plants are producing water sensitive cements with a
the table. The tests were performed over several weeks in two surplus of alkali relative to sulfur.
different cement plants.
Thermal analysis was used to measure prehydration as well as the
PLANT 1 produces an Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with low water from gypsum. Wk is the weight loss from prehydration,
gypsum and C3A content. Here there were no special while Wg is the weight loss of water from gypsum.
requirements as to mill temperatures.
Plant data and experience
PLANT 2 produces an OPC with high gypsum and medium high The test data clearly show the relationship between cement
C3A content. Here the plant wanted high temperatures to prehydration (Wk), gypsum dehydration (Wg), operating
simulate ball mill cement, so only 115-125°C were of interest. temperature, and water injected into the mill:
TEST CONDITIONS FOR MILL TESTING

Cement Feed materials moisture Grinding parameters
Plant
% SO3 (gypsum + limestone) Temperatures (°C) Water injection (%)
1 2.0 - 2.3 0.2% 75, 110, and 120 0.4, 1.1, and 2.3
2 3.2 - 3.4 0.6% 115, 120, and 125
CONTACT KIRSTEN THEISEN

KTH@FLSMIDTH.COM
CONTACT MARIANA CANUT

MARIANA.CANUT@FLSMIDTH.COM
• With increasing mill temperature and decreasing water Recommendations for VRM operation
injection, the gypsum dehydration increases (less resulting Based on these results we recommend the following for
gypsum water Wg). The less gypsum water remaining, the producing silo-safe cement:
lower is the risk of silo problems
• As was expected, the prehydration is more pronounced at low 1. Operate the VRM at low temperatures
temperatures (75ºC) and high water injection (i.e. ~<75°C) and low water injection.
Although resulting in low gypsum dehydration (high content of
• Water injection rate is of less importance, when the mill gypsum water), the cement temperature in the silo is so low that
temperatures are high (>100°C) no further gypsum dehydration will occur, and no water will be
• In order to dehydrate high contents of added gypsum to levels released in the silo.
similar to ball mill cement, high mill outlet temperatures of
120-125°C are necessary 2. Operate at high mill temperatures
(120-125°C), resulting in high gypsum dehydration and high
• The data indicates that high grinding temperatures and low
cement temperatures that simulate ball mill cement and will be
water injection results in the best 28-day compressive strength
silo-safe.
• Plant experience has shown that it may create silo problems, if
cement ground at different temperatures and different gypsum 3. Operate at medium temperatures
water are mixed in the same silo (80-120°C). If the plant does not experience problems, has short
• High free CaO in the clinker may prevent/delay prehydration storage times and/or or the plant has special conditions for
and consequently silo problems, because the free CaO will react cooling the cement (cement cooler), this range of temperatures
with water first. may be used.
HIGH GRINDING TEMPERATURES AND LOW WATER INJECTION

RESULT IN THE BEST 28-DAY COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH. 
KAR Cement
gets world’s largest FLSmidth OK™ mill
World’s first six-roller FLSmidth Iraq has in recent years experienced a great need for cement
for rehabilitation and construction projects, particularly in the
OK cement mill quickly reaches Kurdistan region. So far, these projects have been heavily
reliant on importing cement from neighbouring countries,
guaranteed production rate. which has led to relatively high spending in foreign currencies.
The desire to reduce this burden while simultaneously

increasing local employment is providing opportunities for local
investors. One such opportunity was in the governorate of
Najaf, where the KAR company has established a 6,000
tonnes-per-day greenfield cement plant, which includes the
first FLSmidth OK 54-6 cement mill.
THE WORLD'S FIRST SIX-ROLLER

FLSMIDTH OK™ CEMENT MILL IS IN
PRODUCTION AT KAR CEMENT.
THEM
E
CONTACT BRIAN TOFT CHRISTENSEN

BTC@FLSMIDTH.COM
“BY APPLYING NEW

TECHNOLOGY AND
OPTING FOR THE ONE-
MILL SOLUTION, WE Fast commissioning
The commissioning of the largest FLSmidth OK mill to date
EXPERIENCED A brought certain challenges, for example the MAAG® WPV
gearbox, which was so large that it required two cranes to lift
REDUCTION IN TOTAL it onto the mill foundation. However, with a commissioning
PROJECT COSTS.” team supervising the process, the overall set-up ran smoothly
and efficiently. The mill design, which includes partial-concrete
mill stands, facilitates easy installation and alignment of the
Hussein Al-Shammary
Cement Projects Manager at KAR Cement
steel parts.
The guaranteed production and availability was quickly

reached with the OK mill starting up in August 2016 and
performance guarantee testing completed shortly after. During
the commissioning period, the mill was fully optimised for the
lowest power consumption and additional optimisation tests
Smooth-running project were completed, including one test using grinding aid that
The contract between FLSmidth and the KAR company was boosted capacity by 10 to 15 percent over the guarantee.
signed in the beginning of 2012, when FLSmidth was
appointed as the sole engineering and procurement (EP) When asked why one large cement mill had been the preferred
provider of all necessary equipment for the greenfield plant, choice, Hussein Al-Shammary, Cement Projects Manager at
including production machinery, engineering services, and KAR Cement, explained, “By applying new technology and
firefighting and water treatment systems. The main opting for the one-mill solution, we experienced a reduction in
components of the plant were manufactured in various total project costs.”
countries, including Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey
and Denmark. Post-production, parts manufactured in Turkey He is impressed by the OK mill’s large production capacity and
were mainly trucked directly to the plant, while components FLSmidth’s support through the project. “FLSmidth has vast
produced overseas were mainly shipped to Umm Qasr and experience with cement plants, which greatly supports our
finally trucked to the plant in the Rahimia area, approximately project,” he says.
20 kilometres from Najaf.
Performance guarantees
Extra-large components Brian Toft Christensen, Project Manager at FLSmidth is highly
All major equipment was delivered within the contractual time satisfied with the project:
and the plant successfully began producing cement in mid-
2016. “The EP project was a great experience with almost no
complications. It has been a great success. Despite being the
But it is not just the smooth-running project that was biggest in operation, the KAR Cement OK mill started like all
noteworthy. The KAR Cement plant boasts the world’s largest other OK mills - smooth and easy. All performance guarantees
FLSmidth OK mill in operation to date installed for cement were fulfilled and the commissioning team was able to return
grinding. home for the end-of-year holidays.
Featuring six rollers and 7800 kilowatts of installed power, the “A special thank you to KAR Cement for choosing the
mill is designed to produce 320 tonnes per hour of OPC at FLSmidth OK mill for this project and sharing the experience of
3200 Blaine. another smooth start.”
Multi-fuel
THOMAS JENNEWEIN SHOWS TWO EXAMPLES OF
ALTERNATIVE FUELS. ON THE LEFT IS AN
ALTERNATIVE FUEL, A MIXTURE OF WOOD CHIPS
AND RUBBER, WHICH MIGHT BE USED IN A
systems
CALCINER. ON THE RIGHT IS A VERY LIGHT
ALTERNATIVE FUEL CONSISTING OF RDF MIXTURE
OF PLASTIC, PAPER AND SHREDDED CARPET,
WHICH MIGHT BE USED FOR THE MAIN BURNER.

are the future

Alternative fuel expert Thomas
Jennewein from FLSmidth Pfister®
talks about trends in secondary fuels.
The use of oil and gas as a fuel continues
to be a heavily debated topic worldwide.
These primary sources of energy release
carbon dioxide when combusted, which is
extremely damaging for the environment
with disastrous effects on climate change.
Furthermore, it’s quite possible that oil and
gas prices will rise again in the not-so-
distant future. The use of alternative fuels
is therefore perceived as a crucial step
forward for the cement production
industry, not only to reduce carbon
emissions, but also to maximise the return
on investment. Thomas Jennewein, expert
in alternative fuels at FLSmidth Pfister,
discusses his view on the current market.
In comparison to using primary energy

sources for heating purposes, what
challenges does the use of alternative
fuels pose?
Considering that coal and lignite as well as
oil and gas have been used as an energy
source since the industrial age, their
processing has been optimised so that
these fossil fuels are available in
standardised forms. Additionally, they are
currently very low priced, they have
beneficial material properties, such as their
handling ability, and the calorific value is
fairly steady all year round.
Alternative fuels on the other hand, are

considerably different. Prior to processing,
alternative fuels are an undefined material
mixture, often collected on a landfill. That
CONTACT THOMAS JENNEWEIN

THOMAS.JENNEWEIN@FLSMIDTHPFISTER.COM
IN THIS INSTALLATION, ROTOR WEIGHFEEDER FROM SMALL TO LARGE: PFISTER®

PFISTER® TRW-S IS UTILISED FOR THE FEEDING ROTOR WEIGHFEEDERS FOR
OF FLUFFY AND DUSTY ALTERNATIVE FUELS ALTERNATIVE FUELS COME IN DIFFERENT
WITH A FEED RATE OF 8 TPH. A SIZES DEPENDING ON THE
HOMOGENISATION BIN IS INSTALLED ABOVE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIFIC
THE RED ROTOR WEIGHFEEDER.  APPLICATION. 
requires one or more processing steps in wear out over time. This influences the number of big rotor chambers, and its
order to turn it into a useful energy source. results of the cut. robust construction is made especially for
In the cement industry, alternative fuels are the dosing of various types of alternative
often received from a number of different The combination of these factors means fuels. All Pfister rotor weighfeeders are
suppliers and it is no surprise that their that we cannot simply use customised fitted with the control strategy ProsCon®,
behaviour changes from charge to charge. weighfeeders, which are only able to which allows the system to react to
Humidity and density also vary substantially process one type of material. Instead, we variations in flow density or changes in
depending on the origin of the fuel, so need “multi-fuel” weighfeeders, capable flow behaviour, even before the material is
foreign bodies can never be fully excluded. of processing the extreme variance and discharged, resulting in material
inhomogeneity of alternative fuels. The continuously being fed into the firing
How can this challenge be addressed? rotor weighfeeder Pfister® TRW-S (the ‘S’ process.
Dosing systems must be able to handle refers to the secondary fuels) is exactly
different levels of humidity and density as such a device. Its pre-hopper is mounted What can the cement industry do to
well as varying levels of quality, even for directly at the inlet of the rotor improve the quality of alternative
the same material. Additionally, one weighfeeder and is equipped with a stirrer fuels?
should keep in mind that recycling to prevent adhesion of the secondary fuel, During onboarding, fuel suppliers undergo
companies inevitably produce different while simultaneously loosening and several checks and audits regarding particle
quality output from one day to the next. homogenising it. Its rotor resembles a size, chlorine content and calorific results
For example when shredding, the blades circular conveyor, consisting of an ideal as well as humidity and granularity. >>
cement.flsmidth.com
additional articles
But often, this is not enough. In addition carbon emissions and an important step If only one shredding step is applied, more
to these inspections, most cement towards this goal is the use of alternative and larger particles remain. In order to
producers also employ an oversized fuels. Here, I would point out that the guarantee smooth and trouble-free
magnetic separator to guarantee the process starting with the initial decision of operation, conveying and weighing
quality of the material, although foreign using alternative fuels to the final systems are needed to allow big chunks to
bodies still cannot be fully excluded. implementation can easily take several pass through without blocking.
Receiving, feeding and weighfeeder years due to necessary approvals,
systems should therefore be employed as investment planning and implementation What would you recommend to
they do not have narrow gaps and their of the fuel supply. cement plant operators regarding the
engines are equipped with an overload use of alternative fuels?
protection. Can you identify any trends in The installation of multi-fuel systems is
employing alternative fuels in the clearly the tendency. With small alternative
There are several factors to consider. The cement industry? fuel substitution rates, a simple dosing
goal of any cement manufacturer is to There appear to be two opposing trends. system might be enough as opposed to a
produce clinker of a satisfactory quality, First, some cement plants are using an costlier rotor weighfeeder. But the
meaning not only is the calorific value and increasing amount of fluff, a fuel with very question is why not invest in something
the price ratio of interest, but also the short burning time and therefore suitable decent, capable and future-oriented right
chemical properties of the fuels related to for the main burner. Here, the substitution from the start? Especially considering the
the respective raw material. In order to rate could be increased even further at a cement industry is aiming for higher
reach a high substitution rate, several number of plants. As this dried fluff shows alternative fuel substitution rates. These
different alternative fuels are used within a a high proportion of dust, ATEX conform will never be handled to a satisfactory level
cement plant. Many cement plants are and pressure-proof dosing systems should by volumetric dosing devices, so if an
able to apply ten or more alternative fuels. be employed. Because of the high calorific investment has to be made in a few years,
The choice of alternative fuel depends value and the low bulk density, I can only would it not be wise to invest in the right
either on the respective availability or the advise using highly precise dosing systems system from the beginning, such as the
cost/performance ratio as well as the to guarantee stable fuel processing. gravimetric rotor weighfeeder Pfister®
chemical composition of the fuel. TRW-S? These devices are multi-fuel per se
The contrary trend shows that some and able to handle a larger range of
How would you describe the current cement plants try to apply extremely materials with different flow behaviour.
market for dosing systems for coarse fuels in the calciner. Although this
alternative fuels? reduces the effort of preparation and Considering that the quality, availability
The market for alternative fuels is currently makes it more lucrative, it clearly proves a and the prices of alternative fuels are
difficult because of the low oil prices. In bigger challenge for fuel storage, transport constantly changing, this is an important
order to start firing with alternative fuels, a and the dosing process. Unless significant aspect for cement plant operators to
plant first needs to invest in alterations building extensions are undertaken, this consider.
such as the building of storage, transport trend will remain limited. This is because
and dosing and modifications of the the retention time – the time between
combustion process. In the past, these feeding the material into a modern
investments would have to be amortised calciner until its complete burn out – is
within less than ten years – and not long only between eight and ten seconds. In
ago, less than five. The pressure has clearly the case of only one pre-shredding device
increased. being employed, “burning chambers” are
necessary, which would require an A SELECTION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS:
On the other hand, the whole industry has extensive re-build of the calciner. CHUNKY, FOWDEROUS, FLUFFY, LIGHT,
committed to a considerable reduction of HEAVY - THE VARIETY IS LARGE. 
OUR PEOPLE
CONTACT HANNE FLYGER

HAF@FLSMIDTH.COM
Our
people
Industry-leading technology and
streamlined processes are vital
capabilities for a company such as
FLSmidth. But our more than 130
years of experience in building
cement plants would come to
nothing without people who
know the market, have
outstanding technical
competencies, and understand
customer demands. Each and
every individual at FLSmidth has a
role to play in bringing our
capabilities to life.
Best of
both worlds
A fascination with cultural diversity and a
dynamic, constantly challenging
international financing environment
provide Tine Bremholm Kokfelt with all
Tine Bremholm Kokfelt
Department Manager, Financing
the motivation she needs to help get
large projects off the ground.
expertise and experience in this area. In whether greenfield or expansion projects.

recent years, the responsibility has rested
largely on the shoulders of FLSmidth’s “I suppose you could say it’s part of our
resident project financing expert, Tine value proposition,” she explains. “By
Bremholm Kokfelt, who has helped secure helping clients to secure financing,
financing for several of our biggest projects. FLSmidth is becoming the trusted partner
throughout the project. There are projects
Don’t be surprised if you haven’t heard of that clearly are sold because of the
such a position before. Tine is part of a financing.”
rather exclusive group, as only large
companies involved in significant But as straightforward as it may sound, it
infrastructure investments tend to require rather masks the complexity of her role. It
such a skillset. requires intricate knowledge of the
financing environment and the myriad of
So how did she end up in this scarce role? options available, as well as an
As is often the case, chance played a big understanding of the owner’s capabilities
part. and requirements.
Always around “The enormous costs of acquisition and

Tine’s first meeting with FLSmidth was construction inevitably require significant
during her economics studies at financial backing. New owners or players
Copenhagen University in the late 1980s. investing in challenging markets abroad
As part of her thesis studying the effects of often find they lack a sufficient network.
the international financial debt crisis, she Often, one financial partner is not enough
interviewed a representative of the finance and it is necessary to gather several
department. Soon after, she moved to the together to achieve the desired level of
US – and it wasn’t long before she ran into financing.”
FLSmidth again.
Opening doors
“Funnily enough, I kept hearing about As part of the sales team, her role is quite
FLSmidth, when I was working for the unique, as it is purely focused on the
International Finance Corporation (ed. a finance, but still with an eye on the big
division of the World Bank Group) in picture. One of the reasons Tine finds her
Washington DC. We were analysing role so rewarding is the bridge she provides
various industries, and FLSmidth often between the client, her colleagues at
popped up as a technology provider in the FLSmidth and the world of international
building materials space.” financing, which to most is a foreign
Investing in a cement plant is no small language. She also needs to follow the
decision. It takes big money, and almost After four years and back in Denmark, Tine international political situation closely, as
every prospective owner will need started working for the Investment Fund this has a big impact on financing
significant financial backing. But how does for Developing Countries (IFU), in Denmark. opportunities.
an investor go about raising the necessary IFU has had a long history with FLSmidth,
finance? For many of the producers and during her six years at IFU, Tine found “It’s not just that we offer the best
entering the cement industry or a new herself becoming increasingly intrigued by technology and the right solutions for our
market, it’s a daunting challenge, FLSmidth’s business. So when an customers; our ability to help facilitate
particularly without the contacts and opportunity presented itself in 2000, Tine financing adds a lot of value,” says Tine.
knowledge of the international financing applied for a position. She has been with
environment. the company ever since. “We open the door to the international
finance community that our clients would
It may be a niche offer in the supplier Value proposition have difficulties doing on their own – this is
market, but the ability to assist customers In her position within project and export really a powerful means of building the
with financing is a clear point of finance, her aim is quite simple: to help relationship with the customer. At the
differentiation. As a pioneer in a global clients obtain financing needed to realise same time, it gives us another door into
industry, FLSmidth has in fact great their investment in a cement plant – the client, particularly early on in the >>
OUR PEOPLE
"WE OPEN THE DOOR TO THE

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE
COMMUNITY THAT OUR CLIENTS
WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO
OPEN THEMSELVES"
discussions, and it shows that we have a Her work also brings her into direct contact Inspired by diversity
broad range of competencies.” with the Danish government. She has Not surprisingly, much of Tine’s work
travelled to client locations in different involves projects in developing regions. It’s
It seems that the connections she makes countries with government representatives, taken her to all corners of the earth, from
really make an impression on clients, too. such as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to
It’s not unusual for Tine to receive special from time to time advises ministries, such Bangladesh to Mongolia – and just about
messages of thanks, addressed to her as the Ministry of Industry, Business and everywhere in between. As well-travelled
personally from clients. She received one Financial Affairs on how to support Danish and culturally aware as she is, she
such letter of appreciation recently after a export by ways of financing programmes. sometimes finds herself as the ‘travel guide’
long, intensive period of negotiations when travelling with financing partners,
concerning a plant in Brazil. Reluctantly, One step ahead offering crucial advice on local cultural
she admits to a certain satisfaction at being As financing is one of the first hurdles to etiquette.
acknowledged in this way: “When you get investing in cement operations, client
special recognition from clients in this way, discussions provide some early indicators “I’ve always been fascinated by getting to
you know you’ve made a difference – but about important market developments. know people from other cultures, which
I’m very aware that I’m part of a collective Tine recalls, for example, when started back when I worked at the World
team effort.” environmental and social responsibility Bank, and met a lot of really capable
started getting greater focus within the people from all over the world.”
A wide network industry. “In discussions with clients in the
Within the financial community, Tine’s early 2000s, we saw the first requirements And her fascination for an international
longest-standing partner is the EKF, concerning emissions from the financing workplace continued into FLSmidth.
Denmark’s Export Credit Agency. EKF is a parties. They wanted to see commitments
Danish state-owned company that helps to acting responsibly towards the “FLSmidth is one of Denmark’s truly global
raise financing for the customers of Danish environment and compliance. In the early companies, and I feel inspired by working
exporters when buying equipment and days, I had to research and provide a lot of in such a culturally diverse environment.
services from Denmark. this information, but now it's a normal part Really, I get the best of both worlds. I meet
of our business, and we obviously have so many different people from different
The organisation takes financial and dedicated people for these roles.” countries, while at the same time applying
political risks that the normal commercial myself professionally to what I’m good at.”
market is unable to support. On many Such is the nature of Tine’s work that she
occasions, Tine has seen EKF’s support help can work on projects that don't end up What more could one ask for?
seemingly impossible projects get off the with a signed contract. Perhaps she is
ground. developing a sixth sense, because although
there is no guarantee that a project will
“Our relationship with the people at EKF is work out until the contract is signed, she
extremely important – by helping EKF, we can often get a strong sense of whether
help FLSmidth.” there’s a project with “meat on it”.
NEWS IN BRIEF
New office
CONTACT CARSTEN RIISBERG LUND
CRL@FLSMIDTH.COM
opens in Nepal
To fulfill promising business
opportunities in the cement
sector and remain closer to
customers, FLSmidth has opened
a new office in Kathmandu.
FLSmidth opens new office in Nepal FLSMIDTH'S FIRST CUSTOMER IN NEPAL, MR.
During the last years, FLSmidth has increased its activities in Nepal BISHNU NEUPANE, CHAIRMAN AND MANAGING
DIRECTOR OF SARBOTTAM CEMENT, JOINS FLSMIDTH IN
significantly. First, with an order received from Sarbottam Cement
CELEBRATING THE INAUGURATION ON 31 JANUARY 2017.
in 2014 for the full scope supply of a 1,200 tonnes-per-day
greenfield cement production line. Successful and timely
execution of this project paved the way for new orders. Since
then, FLSmidth has fulfilled several orders for clinker production
lines, grinding stations, upgrades and retrofits.
The new office in Nepal will be headed by Mr. Nageswar Rao,

who has more than 30 years of experience in the cement industry.
Prior to joining FLSmidth, he held positions with Bhagwati Designs
(acquired by FLSmidth) and Larsen & Toubro.
Stay up to date Meet with us
with FLSmidth
As a global player, FLSmidth regularly attends events and
conferences all over the world. At these events, we present the
full range of our equipment and services, and we offer the
and the global opportunity for a no-obligation discussion about your cement
plant requirements.
cement industry Here are some of the events where you can meet us in the
coming year. Be sure to stop by and see us!
FLSmidth Cement now

Upcoming events
has its own LinkedIn page
At our new LinkedIn page, you can get: DATE EVENT LOCATION
• Industry news, articles and product innovations Calgary, Alberta,
May 21-25, 2017 IEEE-IAS/PCA
Canada
• Insights on how to increase capacity, reduce costs and future-
Guatemala City,
proof your plant September 4-6, 2017 FICEM
Guatemala
• Invitations to events, learning opportunities and conferences for
November 14-16, 2017 AUCBM - AICCE22 Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
the cement industry
December 5-8, 2017 15th NCB New Delhi, India
Our new page is focused exclusively on professionals in the

cement industry so that we can bring you tailored, timely and
relevant news that will keep you up to speed.
Free subscription
Be part of our LinkedIn Cement Community
As a follower, you are part of a very special community with • Printed Highlights magazine – Delivered to your home or
cement professionals from all over the world. You will often get work twice a year.
access to articles and news before everyone else, and we are • eHighlights newsletter – Delivered to your mailbox
always happy to engage and get your feedback. 8-10 times a year
So make sure you find FLSmidth Cement at LinkedIn and follow Sign up online via eHighlights at cement.flsmidth.com
our new page.
Join us at linkedin.com/company/flsmidth-cement
APRIL 2016
OCTOBER 2016
EPC in Algeria
Construction of 6,000 tpd
turnkey project begins
THEME
The kiln burner of tomorrow
JETFLEX burner ®
Waste
management in China
Tomorrow matters Introducing the
Think ahead!
And boost productivity sustainably JETFLEX ®
multi-fuel
Follow us kiln burner

Plant performance
hits new heights in Colombia
Get the latest cement news and insights

across our different social channels.

Highlights April 2017

Caricato da

Informazioni sul documento

Copyright

Formati disponibili

Condividi questo documento

Condividi o incorpora il documento

Opzioni di condivisione

Hai trovato utile questo documento?

Questo contenuto è inappropriato?

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

Highlights April 2017

Caricato da

Copyright:

Formati disponibili

APRIL 2017

LETTER FROM FLSMIDTH

Technology is an important driver of productivity improvement in

Per Mejnert Kristensen

Editor-in-chief Letter from FLSmidth 2 SITE REPORTS

Highlights Cement subscriptions 40

FRONT COVER: THOMAS SCHULZ, FLSMIDTH CEO

BOLIVIA MAPLE LEAF CEMENT FACTORY LIMITED

EMAMI CEMENT LTD

KERNEOS INDIA ALUMINATE TECHNOLOGIES

ON THE OCCASION OF FLSMIDTH'S

"THE CEMENT PLANTS

The opportunity is to make the most of the challenges by acting

In the recession, it is especially important to maintain and invest in

Also, we shouldn’t forget that we have a role in the wider

FLSMIDTH WAS FOUNDED IN 1882

"TECHNOLOGY, PEOPLE'S ATTITUDES, THE

PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS

TARJA MIETTINEN, QUALITY ENGINEER

quality The eighth generation

QCX/BlendExpert™ The QCX/BlendExpert V8 system was tested on Finsementi’s

Strict quality control

Further to improved quality control, the new QCX/BlendExpert V8

Improved features give clear benefits

“We have experienced excellent service from FLSmidth during this

Mette Dobel, Global Product Line Manager – Quality Control at

“Because we can make use of more powerful computing power,

PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS

In order to meet the demands of modern plant conditions, where

RESULTS FROM FINNSEMENTTI LAPPEENRANTA PLANT IN FINLAND. THE 2011

CONTACT METTE DOBEL

Manually operated QCX/BlendExpert

Stabilise Optimise Maintain

BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF A FULLY FUNCTIONAL GRINDING UNIT

Producer of high-quality cement

grinding Performance results

record of providing highly 4

CONTACT MANOJ MANDHANA

Scope of supply Civil works

DR. SCHEUER HAS HELD VARIOUS POSITIONS

What challenges is the cement

At the same time, export prices have fallen

"THE HIGH LEVEL OF BUILDING

"IF WE LOOK EVEN FURTHER TO THE

FLSMIDTH HIGHLIGHTS THANKS

THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL

CONTACT JOHN TEREMBULA

This can be explained by issues such as

Positive market development

THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL

VRMs is mostly driven by ongoing

THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL

Next chapter in THE FIRST OK™ RAW MILL IN OPERATION

Lower power consumption

THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL

CONTACT JOHN TEREMBULA

different types of products can be performed with almost

The OK mill has proven to be effective for grinding blended

THEM system’s drying capacity.

THEME FLSMIDTH OK™ MILL

The legacy continues

The new mill comprises an adapted mechanical design

The separator design has been significantly improved,

THE COMPOSITION OF CEMENT PRODUCTS

1 Further gypsum dehydration and 1 Gypsum dehydration