This year's conference will feature a full schedule of technical presentations. Abstracts for this year's presentations will be posted here as they become available.

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Automation Working Group

   -Papers

• Applying Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology in the Cement and Mining Industries

                    Author: Adam Chapman

• Using Machine Learning in Cement plants - how to predict failures before they occur

                    Authors: Michael Tay & Celso Axelrud

• Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Technology to Optimize Clinker Coolers

                    Authors: Roberto Linares, Ph.D. & Prabal Acharyya

   

Drives & Related Products Working Group

   -Papers

• Fan Bearing Varieties and Thermal Analysis 

                    Author: Matt Zwick

• Using Condition monitoring tools to improve the reliability of various Hydraulic Drive system for Cement plant Applications

                    Author: Ashok Amin

• Study of Heat-Load Management of Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives

                    Author: Navid Binesh

• A Simplified Calculation for Motor Starting Time

                    Author: Gary Bankay

 

Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Working Group

   -Papers

• Alternative Raw Materials - Common, and Novel, Sources and their impacts on Kiln System Operation and Air Emissions

                    Authors: Luis Rodriguez & Branden Barry

• Pathways to Alternative Power and Decarbonization Technologies in Cement Manufacturing

                    Authors: Gerald Ayling & Ross Phillips

• Baghouse Design Breakthrough

                    Author: Luis J. Castano

• Concrete as an Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Sink

                    Authors: Kirk McDonald & George Hartman, Jr.

• Improving Cooling Performance of Gas Conditioning Towers/Downcomers to Reduce Plant Emissions

                    Authors: Robert VanDurme, P.E. & Marek Serafin

• New Pleated Filter Elements for Cement and Other High Temperature Applications

                    Author: Yit-Hong Tee, PhD

• Use of Next Generation Air Monitoring Sensors in Industrial Applications

                    Author: Don Allen

• ESP Converted to Bag House

                    Author: Robin Manzer

 

General Practices Working Group

   -Papers

• Structural Failures & Collapses in Cement Plant Facilities

                    Authors: Guillermo Etse & Veronica Buncuga & Andres Danert

  

Power Generation, Distribution and Related Products Working Group

   -Papers

• Emerging Application for IEC 61850 in Process Industry Power Distribution Systems

                    Authors: Matthew P. Ellis, PE & Vignesh Palanichamy, PE & Dr. Navin Shenoy

• Micro-grids and beyond for the Cement & Mineral Industries

                    Author: Xavier d'Hubert

• A Guide for Enhancing Existing Plant Electrical Consumption Monitoring System

                    Author: Tim Noss

• Understanding Factory/Field Test Standards and Test Results for Liquid Filled Power Transformers

                    Authors: Dan Sauer, P.E. & Matthew R. Hussey & Scott Brady

• Enhancing worker and equipment protection thru passive arc-fault mitigation

                    Authors: Tim Faber & Anthony Parsons

 

Maintenance & Safety Working Group  

   -Papers

• Lubrication Best Practices

                    Author: John Kline