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n every cement plant, the
cooler operation has a
crucial impact on operating
performance, clinker quality
and overall productivity. The
development of clinker coolers
in recent times has been
guided by market demands
for maximised availability,
reduced maintenance
and rapid conversion
with minimum production
downtime, accompanied by
the over-arching requirements
to reduce energy consumption
and minimise the impact on the
environment. thyssenkrupp has
responded to these demands
with its new generation of the
polytrack
®
clinker cooler.
Valentina Bordei, thyssenkrupp, discusses
the optimisation of clinker coolers to meet
industry demands for energy efficiency
and low maintenance.
OPTIMISING
COOLER
OPERATION
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