Mill Monitoring and Control

Cemtec, a specialist provider of grinding technologies for the mining, mineral and cement industries, is using Insitec real-time particle sizing technology from Malvern Instruments to provide fully integrated, automated milling solutions that deliver high efficiency at a competitive cost. An exchange of equipment between the two companies has led to the installation of an Insitec system for the control of…

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Auburn Systems Illustrates Advantage of DC/AC Technology

Particulate monitoring is a critical factor for manufacturing plants where industrial pollutants are problematic. Many dusts are hazardous or combustible, and those operations generating or handling dusts can require special efforts to monitor and minimize emissions in these areas. According to Auburn System’s President and Founder, Ron Dechene, “This schematic illustrates the new, unified DC/AC platform which represents the latest…

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Thompson Pump’s Workshop is a Success

Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co. Inc. held its 23rd annual Pumpology School, April 17-19, at its corporate facilities in Port Orange, Fla. The company hosted 55 attendees from 15 states and seven foreign countries. The three-day workshop included training sessions for sales and service-oriented professionals on pumping fundamentals, dewatering and bypass applications, selecting the correct pumping equipment, designing, installing and…

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Cement Production, Consumption Slightly Increase in 2011

According to an advance release of the U.S. Geological Survey’s 2011 Minerals Yearbook, production of portland and masonry cement in the United States increased by 2.2 percent in 2011 to a total of 67.9 million metric tons (Mt). Monthly production was erratic overall, showing year-over-year gains of more than 10 percent in March, November and December, but declines or essentially…

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