Cement, Energy & Environment Jan-Mar 2002

changing customer needs which has resulted in the use of a variety of advanced bricks, monolithics and cement castables designed for optimum lifecycle usage. There are, of course, many refractory suppliers to choose from worldwide and ICR records some of the industry leaders in this special refractory review. Courtesy : International Cement Review Dec. 2001, Pp. 51+. E-mail: info@CemNet.co . uk Web: www.CemNet.com BRP STORAGE SOLUTIONS Thomas Nagel, BMHAmericas Inc • The Bulk Reclaimer Pivot-type (BRP) from BMHClaudius Peters offers advanced storage solutions for all types of bulk solids in flat bottom s ilos . Designed to increase the economic efficiency of large-scale silos, it is particularly effective for long-term storage. With the storage silo BRP having been implemented in a number of plants in various industries, this article discusses the technical and structural processes behind its success. Courtesy: International Cement Revie~ Dec. 2001, Pp 66-67. E-mail: info@CemNet. co. uk Web: www.CemNet.com NO PLACE LIKE DOME ICR Research Domes are implemented in many diverse applications and dome and silo storage is an important consideration for any cement plant in terms of housing clinker, cement, other raw ma terials, and various solid fuels. ICR has created this compilationw hich details recent technology, installations and the gen eral experience of some of the cement industry's leading storage companies as well as related technology such as stacker and reclaimer 24 systems . The companies highlighted include Geometrica Inc, ClydeMaterials Handling, FL Smidth and Temcor. Courtesy : International Cement Review, Dec. 2001, P 65. E-mail: info@CemNet.co.uk Web: www.CemNet.com REFRACTORY TRENDS ICR Research While the progress of cement kiln technology has reduced many of the traditional problems associated with refrac tory lining and performance, certain challenges still prevail, particularly with respect to the multi-fuel approach adopted at many cement factories. In this special report, ICR examines a review of trends and technology for cement kiln refractories before moving on to some more specific reports and, not least, a directory of the major refractory supply and engineering group servicing this specialist sector. Courtesy: International Cement Revie~ Dec. 2001, Pp 42-43. E-mail: info@CemNet.co.uk Web:www. CemNet.com/ tforum.htm A ROTARY CHAIN OF THOUGHT Luis (Aloys) Prunte, Heinrich Pruente For some decades now, the use of chains in rotary kilns h as been a common practice, particularly in wet process kilns. More recently, their use has also become popular ii1 'long dry kilns'. Nowadays, as the designs of pre-heaters and claciners become more state– of-the-art, the use of chains can be seen as a reliable low-tech alternative. On the other hand, chains are an essential component in the smooth running of a wet process kiln, but some plant managers may also wish to review older technology, as they assess the enormous