HeidelbergCement’s Shymkentcement in Kazakhstan completed the modernization of its grinding facility, increasing mills’ productivity by 15 % and reducing electricity consumption by 7 %. The major modernization was carried out by the Belgian developer of process optimization solutions for abrasive and impact applications, Magotteaux (on terms of EPC contract).
The modernization of Shymkentcement’s grinding facility was carried out in two stages: the three 3×14 m cement mills underwent modernization first, and the other three mills (2.6×13 m) were modernized during the second stage.
The modernization includes armor plates replacement in both chambers, installation of the automated interchamber diaphragm, upgrade of the outlet diaphragm and replacement of grinding media. The first chamber’s media was replaced with a new generation of balls with chromium content of 9-11 %.
Shymkentcement’s capacity is 1.3 million tpa. In 2017 the plant invested $80 million to complete the construction of a new dry-process production line.
