Fan-bearing redesign plus predictive maintenance
Holcim Slovensko · Rohoznik cement plant · 2003-2005
Supplier reports bearing replacement interval on main-kiln fans increased to at least 30 months from less than one year.
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Holcim Slovensko · Rohoznik cement plant · 2003-2005
Supplier reports bearing replacement interval on main-kiln fans increased to at least 30 months from less than one year.
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Supplier reports 350 t/h at 13.36 kWh/t, more than 8 kWh/t lower, nearly 40% energy saving, and about EUR1.5 million lower annual energy cost.
San Juan Cement Company · Cantera Espinosa, Dorado, Puerto Rico · 1996
Two workers died and three were burned when hot material was expelled into the occupied area.
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