16th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels and hydrogen for cement and lime 2023
20 - 21 September 2023, Istanbul, Türkiye
Including alternative fuels short course on 19 September 2023
Supported by: Türkçimento, the Turkish Cement Manufacturers' Association
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Presentations have been scheduled in the order in which they were confirmed.
Conference programme (subject to change)
Tuesday 19 September 2023
12.00-17.30 Short Course: Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime (See 'Training' page for details)
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 20 September 2023
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
Session 1
09:00 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
09.10 'A welcome to Türkiye, and introduction to the Turkish cement industry,' Fatih Yücelik, Chairman, TÜRKÇİMENTO
09.30 Paper 1: ‘Usage of alternative fuels in the Turkish cement industry,’ Canan Derinoz Gencel, Türkçimento
09.50 Q&A
10.00 Paper 2: 'Unmatched alternative fuel flexibility with a Pyrorotor, showcased by various case studies,’Matthias Mersmann, KHD
10.20 Q&A
10:30 Meet the exhibitors session: Exhibitors have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
11.00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 2
11.30 Paper 3: 'Continuous process improvement towards high TSR – Don’t escape to survival mode,' Matthias Schumacher, aixprocess GmbH; Daniel Klegraf, Spenner Zement GmbH & Co. KG.
11.50 Q&A
12.00 Paper 4: 'Alternative Fuel Preparation and Handling around the globe – Individual requirements for every plant,’ Tim Hamer, Vecoplan AG
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 5: 'Consistent sustainability - What does this really mean for the use of AF?’ Luigi Di Matteo,DI MATTEO Förderanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
12.50 Q&A
13.00 - Photo of female delegates - 'Women of alternative fuels' in the conference room - all ladies invited to attend.
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 3
14.00 Paper 6: ’New technologies and case studies in alternative fuel feeding,’ Gökhan Keskin, ATS Group
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 7: ’Two current case studies of the use of alternative fuels for cement,’ Olaf Michelswirth, Intercem Engineering GmbH
14.50 Q&A
15:00 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the other attendees
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 4
16.00 Paper 8: 'Successfully using higher amounts of alternative fuels in a Separate Line Calciner (SLC),’ Uwe Maas, thyssenkrupp Polysius; Mustafa Turan and Denizhan Kilinc, Oyak Cimento Adana Fabrikasi
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 9: 'Reduction of AF-induced kiln ID fan vibration by use of automatic balancing system,' Erwan Godard, Hofmann
16.50 Q&A
17.00 Paper 10: 'Economic conversion of MSW into RDF,' Eugen Becker, Eggersmann Anlagenbau GmbH
17.20 Q&A
17:30 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual).
Thursday 21 September 2023
08:30 Registration opens
08.55 Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 5
09.00 Paper 11: 'Benefits of sugarcane mud press as an alternative fuel for cement production,’ Ahsan Anis, Power Cement Limited
09.20 Q&A
09.30 Paper 12: 'Enhancing RDF utilisation efficiency: Approaches for precise and uniform feed dosage to improve combustion and resource optimisation,’ Christian Ortkras, Westeria GmbH
09.50 Q&A
10.00 Paper 13: ‘Key steps for successful AF implementation,’ Stéphane Poellaer, Michael Hinkel, Alterline srl
10.20 Q&A
10:30 Speed-dating in the conference hall - Delegates have the chance to make six new 'real-world' business contacts - bring your business cards!
11.00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 6
12.00 Paper 14: 'Next generation alternative fuel: up to 100% fossil substitution with milled Subcoal in the cement and lime industry,' Lars Jennissen, N+P Group
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 15: 'Achieving the minimum thermal cost through Artificial Intelligence Mix Optimizer & online Cl prediction,’ Joana Bretz, TRIE Engineering
12.30 Q&A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 7
14.00 Paper 16: ‘Real-world examples of the use of Beumer’s specially-designed alternative fuels gravimetric weighfeeders’ Jan Tuma BEUMER Group Czech Republic a.s.
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 17: 'Sustainable explosion protection concepts for alternative fuels,’ Berthold Bussieweke Thorwesten Vent Carsten Pries, robecco
14.50 Q&A
15.00 Paper 18: ‘Smarter and more flexible AF-feeding using improved digital weighing solutions and other new technology,’ Ondřej Kozel, Schenck Process Europe GmbH
15.20 Q&A
15.30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 8
16.00 Paper 19: ‘Optimised combustion of alternative fuels, Michael Suppaner, A-TEC
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 20: ‘Modern SRF storage, handling and dosing: case studies from around the world,’ Pietro Cella, EntsorgaFin SpA
16.30 Q&A
17.00-17.05 Final remarks
17:15 Farewell Reception and prizegiving - 'Sky bar.'
19.00 Conference close
The programme is now full, and any future proposed presentations will be added to a waiting list.
Sorry, it has not been possible to organise a field trip for the CemFuels Conference in 2023. However, we already have a confirmed field trip for our conference in 2024. Check back here for details in due course!
