Browsing by Subject "Cement plant"
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Identifying demand market participation opportunities available in cement plants
(2014)South African cement manufacturers are under financial pressure. Sales have declined due to the 2008 recession and electricity costs have tripled from 2005 to 2012. Electricity cost savings are therefore more important ... -
Integrated energy optimisation for the cement industry: a case study perspective
(Elsevier, 2014)Energy costs play a major role in the cement production process. As much as 60% of total cost is allocated to energy and 18% to the consumption of electrical energy. Historically, energy cost savings were achieved by ... -
Results and prospects of applying an ISO 50001 based reporting system on a cement plant
(Elsevier, 2018)The cement industry plays an important role in global development and makes up a sizable portion of global energy consumption. Increased competition places strain on the oversupplied market, creating the need to improve ... -
A system for continuous energy management to improve cement plant profitability
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Until 1996, the price of cement in South Africa was controlled by the government and a legal cartel, whereafter the industry became competitive. Today, new local entrants and increased international competition are placing ...