L&T is one of the important players in the country´s infrastructural development. It has a very strong background of doing multi-disciplinary projects of international quality. DK Sen, Director (Whole Time) and Sr Vice President (Infrastructure), L&T

An increased focus on infrastructure development increases cement demand. This effect is prominent in emerging economies. ICR cover story focuses on infrastructure, which is the backbone of the Indian economy.

Concrete is the largest ´man made´ material in the world and stands second to water in per capita consumption, informs Anil Kumar Pillai of The Ramco Cements Ltd. Cement demand in our country is driven by housing, infrastructure and industrial construction.

India is fast developing economy, maintaining a growth rate of 7 per cent to 8 per cent over the last decade. The same pace of growth is expected during the next decade. India has emerged as fourth largest economy in the world on PPP

Castable technology is gaining more importance in cement rotary kiln system, feels Deepak Banawalikar of Dalmia Refractories Ltd. The Indian cement industry - since its de-regularization in 1982 - has attracted huge investments. India from importing cement in 80s now has became

Kiln along with refractories constitute important areas of higher productivity of the cement plants. Refractories (though unseen) play a critical role in both the rotary kiln lining, and the lining of the high volume static equipment areas

The most common approach to maintenance in the vessel is to erect scaffolding to be able to reach the correct height for work required to be done. Maintenance work in preheat tower vessels (cyclones, risers and pre-calcinator)

A newly designed retaining ring concept, the RHI Thrust Lock System (TLS), significantly improves the refractory lining service in highly stressed kiln section. Andreas Wiry highlights its advantages as compared to existing concepts

Power-hungry businesses like cement and others have been operating CPPs for long. Besides saving on energy costs, these CPPs ensure that production continues uninterrupted with reliable and stable supply of electricity.