Objective
Our goal is to provide participants with information covering the entire production process and a forum where global cement specialists can benefit from the exchange of ideas.

Target group
This seminar is for production managers, plant managers, general managers and production engineers with at least three years of experience in the cement industry. 

Benefits
The experience gained at the seminar will inspire new ideas for optimising your plant operation. Further, it presents the possibilities for potential upgrading and modernisation of your equipment. After participation in the seminar, it is our experience that a valuable network is created.

Seminar plan
The International Cement Production Seminar consists of more than 30 lectures, group work and discussion groups. The complete seminar is comprised of 3 modules. The main areas of focus are:
• Review of the cement processes
• Function & design of main equipment, including the newest
  technology methods for optimisation and proposals for
  improvements, plant modernization and plant operation

Subjects: 
Module 1: Pyro technology: This module covers topics such as:

• Pyroprocessing
• Kiln system process
• Kiln conversion
• Cooling of clinker
• Fuel and firing systems
• Waste combustion in cement kilns
• Heat and mass balance
• Refractory linings
• Gaseous emissions from cement plants
• Process control structures.

The lectures will be supported by group work.

Module 2: Cement chemistry and plant visit tour:

• Burnability of clinker
• Grindability of clinker
• Quality of cement
• Chemical changes in cement during grinding and storage
• Blended cement
• Influence of particle size distribution on strength & water demand
• Quality control throughout the production line.
• Tour to two cement plants
• Microscopy
• Quantitative XRD (Rietveld theory)

To supplement the theoretical knowledge, the seminar also includes visits to two cement plants in Vietnam called Haiphong and Tam Diep to draw on practical experience.

Module 3: Crushing and grinding of raw materials, coal and cement:

This module covers topics such as:

• Types of raw materials
• Crushing and grinding
• Process and equipment for raw material handling
• Homogenisation and storage of raw meal
• Raw material grinding
• Comminution and separation theories
• Grinding theory of vertical mills and roller presses
• Cement grinding
• Grinding of coal
• Dedusting of cement plants.
• Quarry operations

• Lectures will be supported by group work.

Features
It is possible to register for one or several modules. This new modular structure enables delegates to target their needs and gain maximum benefit of the modules they choose.

• Visit to two cement plants
• Direct contact with technical specialists.
• Group work. 
• Intensive discussion groups.
• International forum on a managerial level.

Time & place
6 – 26 May 2007
Module 1:  6–12  May
Module 2: 13-19 May
Module 3: 20-26 May
 
At the Seminar Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark

Registration fee
• Includes training session
• Course documentation
• Single accommodation including full board and lodging (breakfast,
   lunch, & dinner) at Seminar Centre and during the plant visit tour
• All transportation during the plant visit tour
• Emergency medical insurance
• Laundry service.

1 module: EUR 4300 per participant
2 modules: EUR 8225 per participant
3 modules: EUR 11,800 per participant

Note: The fee does not include private telephone calls and faxes, drinks outside meals or room service.

For further information please contact:
Ms. Cristina Holmark
Phone: + 45 36 18 28 45
Fax: +45 36 18 28 04
E-mail: crho@flsmidth.com or flsinstitute@flsmidth.com