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Rajesh Pathak, Managing Director, Schenck Process Solutions India, talks about how kiln performance can be improved with the use of advanced technology.

Tell us about the MULTICOR® processing system by Schenck Process.
MULTICOR® is a weighing and feeding equipment. The highlight of this system is its high accuracy and consistency. This system helps to improve and better the kiln performance in cement industries. It is a German technology, which is being used for various cement plants, and fits best with the demand of accuracy that is a prerequisite for the cement manufacturers. Our system helps better the
kiln process.

How does MULTICOR® help cement plants to achieve high accuracy in feeding?
In the past, obtaining precise results using mechanical equipment was a challenge. Today MULTICOR® uses a unique measuring system based upon Coriolis Principle, wherein a constant speed motor is used to drive the MULTICOR®. Any variation in feed rate results in change in motor torque, which is measured by loadcell fitted with specially designed mechanism. This input is given to the controller DISOCONT TERSUS, which controls the pre-feeder to nullify the variation in MULTICOR® output thereby resulting in constant feed rate. Whenever it comes to continuous metering, controlling and feeding of significant material amounts, we offer MULTICOR® mass flow meters and feeders to our customers. For example: The heating of the raw meal to make cement clinker takes place in rotary kilns at a temperature of around 1450° C. The raw meal is fed into the kiln by MULTICOR® mass flow feed devices, which exploit the Coriolis effect, works as per the pull principle. Further the MULTICOR® mass flow meters are also used for coal dosing into the kiln and calciners.

Are your systems tailor made to customer requirements?
Since our core value is to meet customer expectations, we meet and understand customer requirements and make alterations in the system for it to fit suitably in their process. There are two different types of MULTICOR® systems for Pyro; (a) For Coal-Schenck offers combination of MULTICELL® (pre-feeder) + MULTICOR® K (Measuring Unit) (b) For Raw Meal- Schenck offers combination of Dosing Valve (pre-feeder) + MULTICOR® S (Measuring Unit).

What impact does your system create on the cost efficiency for cement manufacturers?
• Assists in meeting CO2 reduction targets.
• Better ROI.
• Retrofitting of solutions into existing plants.
• Co-operation with a global solution provider, who understands the market and production
needs.
• Enabling cement producers to reduce their investment levels in capital equipment and operating costs, utilising the MULTICOR® systems.
It is simple to install due to its in-line implementation and compact construction. Maintenance and repair costs are both very low.

How does your equipment incorporate eco-friendly measures?
Our equipment operates in a manner that uses power optimally. Believing in the principle that power saved is power generated, we contribute towards a greener future for cement.

How do you envision your future with the Indian cement industry?
I hope that in the coming years, the market will keep looking for advanced technology roadmap. With improvement in the infrastructure development, our equipment and system/solutions will be an integral part of the growth journey of cement industry. I foresee a good future for the cement market.
Schenck Process has more than 200 installations of MULTICOR® systems in India and the numbers are growing with high degree of customer satisfaction. The repeat orders from the major cement OEMs are a vote of confidence for Schenck Process for high quality, performance and best services.

-Kanika Mathur

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Star Cement launches ‘Star Smart Building Solutions’

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Star Cement has launched ‘Star Smart Building Solutions,’ a new initiative aimed at promoting sustainable construction practices, as per a recent news report. This venture introduces a range of eco-friendly products, including tile adhesives, tile cleaners and grouts, designed to enhance durability and reduce environmental impact. The company plans to expand this portfolio with additional value-added products in the near future. By focusing on sustainable materials and innovative building solutions, Star Cement aims to contribute to environmentally responsible construction and meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure development.

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Nuvoco Vistas reports record quarterly EBITDA

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Nuvoco Vistas reported its highest-ever quarterly consolidated EBITDA of Rs.556 crore in Q4 FY25, with annual EBITDA at Rs.1,391 crore. Cement sales reached 19.4 MMT in FY25, with Q4 contributing 5.7 MMT. Revenue rose 4 per cent YoY to Rs.3,042 crore in Q4. Net debt reduced by Rs.390 crore to Rs.3,640 crore. The company received NCLT approval for acquiring Vadraj Cement, targeting 31 MMTPA capacity by FY27. Key marketing initiatives, expanding RMX and MBM businesses, and a focus on sustainability (457 kg CO2/tonne) drove performance. Nuvoco remains focused on premiumisation, operational efficiency, and market expansion.

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UltraTech Cement increases capacity by 1.4Mt/yr

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UltraTech Cement has expanded its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (Mt/yr) through a combination of debottlenecking efforts and operational efficiency upgrades across several of its plants. The enhancements include an addition of 0.6Mt/yr in grinding capacity at the Nagpur facility in Maharashtra and a combined 0.8Mt/yr at the Panipat and Jhajjar units in Haryana. With these upgrades, the company’s total domestic grey cement capacity has risen to 184.8Mt/yr, while its global capacity now stands at 190.2Mt/yr.

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