May 2025

The May issue of World Cement begins with news from China in the form of an article from Ansha Jianfu Cement Company which discusses an advanced energy management system. The rest of the issue covers a range of topics, including Domes, Silos & Storage, Fans & Blowers, AI & Machine learning (including our Cover Story from Siemens), and Green Cement.

This month's front cover is brought to you by SIEMENS.

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REGIONAL REPORT: CHINA

Optimising Energy Management
Xin Ni, Ansha Jianfu Cement Company, explains how advanced energy management systems can optimise kiln operations, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately support the cement industry’s goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutralisation.

DOMES, SILOS & STORAGE

The Superior Silo
Wen Peng and Zhu Xiaosheng, Henan SRON Silo Engineering, provide a comparative analysis of concrete silos and welded steel silos.

Breaking Barriers in Bologna
Daniele Sciuto, Euromecc Srl, explains how an innovative debagging facility in Bologna, Italy, is reshaping the white cement market.

FANS & BLOWERS

Fan Wear Fixes
Sabine Groh, TLT-Turbo, outlines strategies for extending the operational life of fans in cement plants through advanced wear protection and CFD analysis.

Making The Right Choice
Ted Older and Dan Banyay, The New York Blower Company, explain how to select the correct fan rotor design and configuration for each cement application.

AI & MACHINE LEARNING

Traditionally Future-Proof
Thomas Walther, Siemens, explains how a coordinated portfolio of electrification, hardware, and software solutions for both core production and secondary processes can play an important role in the sustainable digital transformation of the cement industry.

Ensuring Quality Through Advanced Analytics
Alejandro Espejel, alcemy, discusses the critical role of quality control in cement production and the impact of advanced analytics.

Enhancing Cement With AI
Sanjit Shewale, ABB, reveals how AI-powered predictive maintenance and real-time optimisation are slashing emissions while boosting cement plant productivity.

GREEN CEMENT

The Mechanochemical Shift
Dante Luu and Sip Chen Liew, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, explore how mechanochemical activation technology for clays and other materials offers a promising solution for the cement industry.

Easing Emissions With Electrification
Joonas Rauramo, Coolbrook, considers the impact of electrification on cement production and explains how new technologies can replace traditional fossil fuel burners and lead to a cleaner, more efficient industry.