• Introduction and concepts
• Ball mills
• Vertical mills
• Roll Presses
• Conclusions
  
  
  

Module 1 – Introduction and concepts

• The reasons why grinding and milling are so important in cement manufacture.
• The measurement and control of fineness and the different measures applied on cement factories.
• Separation theory.
• The concept of grindability and the effects of inter-grinding materials of different grindability.
• Drying and evaporative cooling.
• The segmentation of grinding and milling systems.

Module 2 – Ball mills

This module will cover the technology of ball mills used for raw and finish grinding in the cement manufacturing process.

• Mechanical description of the different types of mills.
• Ball mill grinding equations and dimensioning.
• Mill internals, media, liners and diaphragms.
• Ventilation, cooling and drying.
• Control concepts.
• Grinding aids and other tools to boost efficiency.

Module 3 – Vertical mills

This module will cover the technology of vertical mills used for raw and finish grinding in the cement manufacturing process.

• Mechanical description of the different types of mills.
• Vertical mill grinding equations and dimensioning.
• Ventilation, cooling and drying.
• Control concepts.
• Optimisation possibilities.

Module 4 – Roll Presses

This module will cover the technology of roll presses used for raw and finish grinding in the cement manufacturing process.

• Mechanical description of the different types of presses.
• Roll press equations and dimensioning.
• Circuit possibilities.
• Control concepts.
• Optimisation possibilities.

Module 5 – Conclusions

In the final module we will explore some of the latest innovations in grinding and milling technology.