Training & Seminars

International Cement Production Seminar

The International Cement Production Seminar is a three week seminar covering the entire cement production process.

  • Seminar Description
  • The Three Modules
  • Registration

Seminar Description

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 and from each other and from the FLSmidth team.

The main areas of focus during the seminar will be a review of the cement processes and the function and design of main equipment, including the newest technology methods for optimisation and proposals for improvements, plant modernization and plant operation.

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

Benefits
Participating in the International Cement Production Seminar you will retur home:

  • inspired with new ideas for optimising your plant operation
  • with ideas for potential upgrading of your equipment
  • with ideas for potential modernisation of your equipment
  • with a valuable international network on a managerial level.

Seminar plan
The International Cement Production Seminar consists of more than 30 lectures suported by group work and discussion groups, visits to cement plants to back up the theoretical learning, and a visit to the Technical University of Denmark. The seminar is comprised of three modules - each module lasting one week. You can register for all three weeks or choose only to participate in the weeks that is within your area of interest. This modular structure enables delegates to target their needs and gain maximum benefit of the modules they choose.

Week 1 - Crushing & Grinding

Crushing and grinding of raw materials, coal and cement (6 - 11 May 2012)

  • Quarry operations
  • Types of raw materials
  • Crushing
  • Process and equipment for raw material handling and pre-homogenisation
  • Raw material grinding
  • Comminution and separation theories
  • Grinding theory of vertical mills and roller presses
  • Homogenisation and storage of raw meal
  • Cement grinding
  • Grinding of coal
  • Dedusting of cement plants
  • Safety
  • Lectures will be supported by group work

Week 2 - Cement Chemistry & Plant Visit Tour

Cement chemistry and plant visit tour (13 - 20 May 2012)

  • 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
  • Microscopy
  • Quantitative XRD (Rietveld theory)
  • Visit to two cement plants to supplement the theoretical knowledge

Week 3 - Pyro Technology

Pyro-processing (20 - 25 May 2012)

  • Kiln systems and the process
  • Kiln conversion and upgrade
  • Cooling of clinker Fuel and firing systems
  • Alternative fuels in cement kilns
  • Heat and mass balance
  • Refractory linings
  • Gaseous emissions from cement plants
  • Volatiles and kiln operation
  • Process control structures
  • Gas analysis
  • Clinker formation related to ring and ball formation in the kiln
  • Visit to Technical University of Denmark
  • Lectures will be supported by group work

Time & Place

Hotel
Tivoli Hotel and Congress Center
Arni Magnussons Gade 2-4

DK-1577 Copenhagen, Denmark

Dates 2012: 
6 - 25 May 2012

Module 1: 6 - 11 May

Module 2: 13 - 20 May
Module 3: 20 - 25 May

Module 1 and 3 are held at the Tivoli Hotel and Congress Center in Denmark.

Module 2 includes plant visit tour to two cement plants to supplement the theoretical learning.

Registration

Registration Fee
1 module: EUR 4,645 per participant
2 modules: EUR 8,895 per participant
3 modules: EUR 12,755 per participant

The registration fee includes

  • Training sessions 
  • Course documentation 
  • Single accommodation including full board and lodging (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at Tivoli Hotel and Congress Center 
  • Accomodation includes Saturday if both module 1 and 2 are chosen 
  • Free internet access including Skype 
  • Emergency medical insurance 
  • Laundry service

Week 2 also includes:

  • Single room accommodation with full board and lodging (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at hotel chosen by FLSmidth
  • Travel arrangements from Copenhagen to plants

Please note: The fee does not include telephone calls, faxes, room services, private excursions and extended stay. During week 2 internet is not included.

Cancellation fee
0-30 days before = 100% of fee
31-60 days before = 50% of fee
61 days before = 0% of fee

Contact

Project Manager - Seminars
Ms Pernille Beck
Phone: +45 3618 1727
Mobile: +45 3093 1727
Email: pebe@flsmidth.com

 

Online registration

  • Main Office

    FLSmidth A/S
    Cement Technologies & Corporate Matters
    Vigerslev Allé 77
    2500 Valby
    DENMARK
    Tel: +45 36 18 10 00
    Fax: +45 36 44 11 46
    info@flsmidth.com
  • Main Office

    FLSmidth Inc.
    Cement Projects Americas
    2040 Avenue C
    Bethlehem, PA 18017
    USA
    Tel: +1 610 264 6011
    Fax: +1 610 264 6170
    info-us@flsmidth.com
  • Main Office

    FLSmidth Pvt. Ltd
    Cement and Minerals Projects India
    FLSmidth House, 34, Egatoor, Kelambakkam
    (Rajiv Gandhi Salai – Chennai)
    Tamil Nadu – 603 103
    INDIA
    Tel: +91 44 4748 1000 / 2741 1000
    Fax: + 91-44-2747 0301/0302
    indiainfo@flsmidth.com
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    Minerals Processing
    7158 S. FLSmidth Drive
    Midvale, UT 84047-5559
    USA
    Tel: +1 801 871 7000
    Fax: +1 801 871 7001
    info.slc@flsmidth.com
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    Material Handling Technologies
    Karl Koch Str. 1
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    GERMANY
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    Fax: +49 6834 470-339
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