Breakthrough in clinker grinding

Fundamental research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSH) is taking a closer look at the theoretical power required for particle size reduction on the micro scale. This work has the potential to greatly reduce the power required for cement manufacture. This paper reviews the MIT research and discusses the possible implications and next steps for that work.

Author: R.P. Bohan, J.P. Kline

Section: Science and production

Keywords: grinding, cement, energy consumption