Cement plant upgrades
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Maintaining a competitive edge Cement plant upgrades

There are a wide variety of upgrades available to help you improve your cement plant operation and stay competitive. Whether your focus is on eliminating bottlenecks, reducing maintenance costs, lowering emissions or switching to challenging fuels, FLSmidth has an upgrade solution to match your needs.

We have the in-depth process knowledge, the innovative technology and the right experience to expertly implement many different types of upgrades and retrofits, producing significant improvements in the overall efficiency and economy of cement plants. In the last eight years alone, FLSmidth has successfully completed more than 250 upgrade projects of all sizes. From China, India and the Americas to Europe and Russia, our solutions are used around the world and are based on well over a century of knowledge. FLSmidth specialises in analysing the upgrade possibilities and working together with...

You need high-quality cement at consistently high production levels: FLSmidth is the industry leader with the right combination of proven technology and process know-how to provide upgrade solutions that achieve the desired results. Increase plan

To increase plant capacity, there are several ways that an FLSmidth upgrade solution can help. An upgrade can improve equipment reliability, decreasing downtime and increasing long-term capacity through longer run factors. Even under challenging conditions, FLSmidth can help you increase capacity. We can provide upgrade solutions that cope with, for example, a shortage of space, production stoppages, old and out-dated equipment and new, stringent emission requirements. Innovation and teamwork Through innovation and teamwork, we can help to increase plant capacity. For example, at the...

Upgrading plant capacity almost always also results in a reduction in operating costs due to the newer, more efficient equipment. Upgrade solutions can also significantly reduce maintenance costs and downtime. In addition, an alternative fuel or WHR upgrade can potentially realise great savings. Fuel costs are a major area where you can potentially make savings. FLSmidth can help you with fuel changes, including oil to petroleum coke or gas to coal. We have great knowledge and experience of utilising various forms of alternative fuels, both waste-derived fuel and biomass. It is possible...

The fuel’s 50% moisture content made it difficult to handle and transport. Working closely with Monarch, FLSmidth utilised both internal resources and external experts to develop a solution. We handled the initial testing of the fuel, evaluated the most efficient way to process the fuel for firing, provided the layout of the equipment and selected and supplied the appropriate equipment for fuel handling. Today, Monarch Cement substitutes up to 60% of its fuel with the high-moisture fuel. The system is working reliably, delivering the material to the coal mill at the rate needed to provide a...

FLSmidth has continued to raise the bar when it comes to sustainable, environmentally responsible solutions that helps you comply with environmental regulations. Regulations don’t have to limit plant performance. An upgrade solution from FLSmidth can directly contribute to environmental improvements by helping to achieve lower energy consumption and lower emissions per unit produced. Reducing plant emissions FLSmidth will work with you to evaluate your current emissions and make upgrade recommendations. We use the best predictive model in the industry, which calculates with great accuracy...

requirements. FLSmidth’s fabric filters offer long filter bag technologies, provide a smaller equipment footprint and reduce overall maintenance costs. FLSmidth’s continual investment in research and development and the ability to combine unrivalled process knowledge with emission control technology means that we stand out from the competition. Our engineered upgrade solutions minimise gaseous and particulate emissions and ensure that specific emission requirements are continuously met. Sustainable operation FLSmidth also strives to enhance the environmental sustainability of the cement...

FLSmidth excels in successfully executing upgrade projects, meeting tight schedules and balancing crucial variables, such as acceptable down-time, fuel costs, power costs and budget constraints.

Customers who switch to FLSmidth from the competition are very satisfied when they do business with us: they receive a customised solution that matches their exact needs and typically exceeds expectations. Crucial to a successful upgrade solution is the on-going dialogue FLSmidth has with plant personnel and our expert analysis of the site. Every operation is unique and whatever your specific needs, FLSmidth will strive to develop the right upgrade for your plant. Global support FLSmidth's project specialists will assess plants quickly and accurately, and then provide prompt quotations and...

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