Tri-Mer’s UltraCat Catalyst filters remove particulate (PM), acid gases such as SO2 and HCl, and NOx in a single all-in-one system. The filters are composed of fibrous ceramic materials that can withstand high temperatures up to 1650 F. The filter walls have nanobits of highly-efficient SCR catalyst for NOx control. Destruction of NOx is effective at temperatures as low as 350…
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Heavy Duty Submersible Explosion Proof Slurry Pumps
BJM Pumps released the new XP-KZN heavy duty submersible explosion proof pump. The XP-KZN Heavy Duty Submersible Slurry Pumps are specifically designed for tough conditions where explosion-proof, FM, C/US approved (Class I, Division 1, Group C & D) are needed. The XP-KZN features a top discharge, slim-line design with agitator to suspend heavy slurries containing coal, ash, sand, gravel or other…
Read MoreOff-Road Tires Made in the U.S.A.
Bridgestone Opens First U.S. Mining Tire Manufacturing Facility. By Steve Fiscor Extending its leadership in the heavy-duty, earthmoving tire segment, Bridgestone Americas opened its first giant off-road radial tire plant during November. Based in Aiken County, S.C., the 1.5 million-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility produces various off-road radial tires for mining equipment, including ultra-class haul trucks. The new plant strengthens Bridgestone’s ability to…
Read MoreBringing Out The Big Guns
Air Cannons Hammer Preheater Buildup At Nebraska Cement Plant. By Mark S. Kuhar The largest American-owned cement manufacturer in the nation has solved a buildup problem in the precalciner of its Nebraska plant by installing a network of high-performance air cannons, improving material flow and drastically reducing the need to hydro-lance. The series of 25 air cannons from Martin Engineering…
Read MoreA Clean Success
At GCC America’s Rio Grande Plant, A Crusher Meets The Need For A Clean Cement Additive. By Mark S. Kuhar A new Lokotrack ST2.8 mobile scalping screen is helping a Colorado cement plant to produce a clean additive for its production process, resulting in significant cost savings. GCC America’s Rio Grande plant, located south of Pueblo, Colo., requires a very…
Read More2014 PCA Energy & Environmental Awards
Six cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the 14th Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas magazine at PCA’s Fall Meeting in Chicago.
Read MoreCAC Applauds Ontario’s Leadership on Climate Change
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) commended the Ontario government for its comprehensive and thoughtful discussion paper, “Ontario’s Climate Change 2015,” released by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.
Read MorePCA Forecast Sees Continued Growth for U.S. Cement Industry
Despite a late start to the construction season and weaker than expected housing start numbers, a recently released report from the Portland Cement Association (PCA) shows that cement consumption in the United States will meet 2014 forecast expectations.
Read MoreEPA to Regulate Fly Ash as ‘Non-Hazardous’ Material
On Dec. 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first national regulations to provide for the safe disposal of coal combustion residuals from coal-fired power plants, strengthening management guidelines for impoundment- or landfill-bound material while supporting responsible recycling practices best exemplified in ASTM C618-grade fly ash processing and marketing.
Read MoreCamfil APC Names New Vice President
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC), a leading global manufacturer of dust, fume and mist collection equipment, has promoted Thomas (Tomm) Frungillo to the position of vice president, Camfil APC Americas. “Tomm Frungillo has been a key player in the growth of Camfil APC since he joined the company in 2000,” said Alan O’Connell, executive vice president in charge of global…
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