Fire and explosion protection of coal grinding systems. Part I

Despite the decarbonization trend in the cement industry, which involves replacing natural fuels with alternatives, coal grinding plants are widely used, and the task of ensuring their explosion and fire safety is unlikely to lose importance in the foreseeable future. A...

Role of material selection in mix optimization of 3D printable concrete

The printing process is a novel digitally-controlled additive manufacturing method which can build architectural and structural components without formwork, unlike conventional concrete construction methods. The most important fresh properties are extrudability and buil...

On the mechanism of action of cement grinding aids

The paper offers a theoretical substantiation of the mechanism of action of additives during cement grinding caused by the removal of surface electrostatic charges. The interrelation between the surface conductivity of cement particles and the class of organic compounds...

The 11th International Petrocem Conference

On April 23-25, 2023 the 11th International Petrocem Conference was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Brief information on the conference is given.

Cement industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In 2022, the plants of the Republic of Uzbekistan produced 12.1 Mt of clinker and 14.6 Mt of cement, their total annual production capacity for cement as of January 1, 2023 exceeded 26 Mt. In 2022, the Republic put into operation production facilities with a total capac...

Extra fine binders (microcements) and their use in construction

The article provides an overview of domestic and foreign sources, regulatory documentation, as well as the results of research work on the technology and properties of extra fine binders. The classification of cements according to the particle size, the terms used, the ...

Regulatory framework for cement production in the Russian Federation: state and prospects

The article discusses the issues of further development and improvement of the regulatory framework for cement production in the Russian Federation. The need to prevent unjustified prolongation of the terms during which standards are considered and approved is noted. It...

On changes in the regulation system in environmental protection (for cement industry enterprises)

The article reflects the main changes in the regulatory and technical documentation related to environmental performance and requirements for the construction, reconstruction and operation of cement industry facilities.

Prevention of bulk materials’ hanging up in silos: an innovative technology of the air caving system

Currently, many cement plants face the problem of sticking and hanging up of material in silos and other process containers, leading to the need to stop production and, consequently, to large production losses. To prevent such situations, OOO MKPO produces a new generat...

Fire and explosion protection of coal grinding systems. Part II

This article describes the means of protecting coal grinding plants from fires theand explosions, the factors on which the effectiveness of such means depends, and methods to raise it. Its second part covers the issues of providing explosive and fire safety of equipment...

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