OPTIMIZATION OF GRINDING AID IN CEMENT PRODUCTION

^{With the increase in demand for infrastructural development and cement majorly used as an adhesive, there is, therefore, a need to increase the production of cement to cater to this increased demand. And as a consequence, there would be a need to increase the production of cement, hence the cost of production bound to increase. This calls for a cost management strategy that aims at minimizing the cost of production per tonnage.}

^{The most significant cost benefits will result from reducing the clinker/cement factor (and consequently the amount of CO2 produced per tonnage of cement) and increasing market volume (more tonnage/hour if the production is limited by mill capacity or more cement volume per tonnage clinker if the production is limited by clinker capacity). Therefore, with the vast advantages attributed to using cement additives with some knowledge of the capabilities of the various grinding aids and a thorough examination of a specific cement plant operation, it should be possible to identify ways in which grinding aids could provide the highest net financial benefit.}