This year's conference will feature a full schedule of technical presentations. Abstracts for this year’s presentations are accessible via the links below.

 

WORKING GROUP: AUTOMATION

Optimization of Vertical Roller Mill Systems Using AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Dr. Caroline Woywadt, Gebr Pfeiffer

Agile Change Management, An Asset in the Pursuit of Industry 4.0
Donald R. Lhoest, Carmeuse

Principles and Practicalities of Compressed Air Automation in Cement Plants
Paul Edwards, Compressed Air Consultants, Inc

 

WORKING GROUP: DRIVES

6.6kV Motor Drive Torque Control Results on a Grinding Mill that Includes an Output Transformer
Stan R. Simms, EATON

Next Generation Bevel / Planetary Gearbox For VRM With Reduced Power Consumption. A Game Changer For New Builds And Retrofits
Daniel Gmeinwieser, RENK Group

Ultra-High Efficiency Motors for the Cement Industry
Brent McManis, PE, WEG Electric Co.

 

WORKING GROUP: ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY

Effective CO2 Reduction for Rotary Kiln Burning Processes Through Energy-Efficient Linings
Dr. Stefan Puntke, Refratechnik Cement GmbH

Contributing to Decarbonizing the Cement Industry Thanks to Innovative Combustion Methods
Louis Ricci, Fives Combustion

Analysis and Review of United States Environmental Protection Agency Alternate Method 152A: An Alternative to Traditional Method 9 Training and Certification
Joseph Spivey, Compliance Assurance Associates, Inc.

 

WORKING GROUP: GENERAL PRACTICES

Following NH3 Combustion from the Kiln to the Calciner
Syed Suhail Akhtar, Holcim Industrial Development & Decarbonization

Stepwise Approach into Amine-Based Carbon Capture via Thermo-Neutral Operation and Utilization of Modular and Expandable Plant Concepts
Dr. Marcel Zillgitt, GEA Group

Flue Gas Characterization in the Cement Industry
Shannon Timmons, The International CCS Knowledge Centre

Optimizing Walking Floor Bins for Sustainable Fuel Management in Cement Production
Scott Delamarter, KEITH

 

WORKING GROUP: POWER GENERATION

Using a Plasma-Electric Kiln for Decarbonization of Cement Production
Corey Blackman, PhD, SaltX Technology

Expanding Cement’s Energy Flexibility: Indirect Heating, Electric Calcination and Energy Balancing
Neil Wardrop, Leilac Limited

Localized Generation Enabling Carbon Footprint Reduction for Cement Plants
Chinmay Morankar, WSP USA