The grind of 21st century cement production

21st century cement production is expected to meet a number of industrial production standards. These include the quality of materials used, the reliable and rational use of raw materials, energy efficiency and the improvement of environmental safety for the entire production process.

In addition to the high levels of complex mechanisation and automation, attention is now being paid to the features of the specific material structures and the dependencies that link their properties. Specifically, there is a focus on the use of nano-technologies in cement production.

Use of such technologies in the grind process as a grind aid intensifier, immediately illustrates efficiencies and features previously unavailable. 

The two primary efficiencies are:

1 . The reduced energy consumption of the grinding process of up to 30% - 50% via a change in the mill grinding parameters, namely:

  • reduction of the consumption of milling bodies 

  • stabilisation of the equipment operation 

  • an increase in fineness of the grinding material 

  • counteraction to cement adherence 

  • improvement of cement granulometry 

  • improvement of cement flow 

  • increase in the warranty period for cement storage


2. The effect on the final product properties. These can include: 

  • waterproofing, 

  • sulphur, acid, chloride and frost resistance

  • a substantial increase in the quality and strength type of any cement.

steve taylor