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Closing deadline for registrations is 09.03.2026

Learning objectives

You shall receive an overview of all relevant aspects of the clinker burning process. The aim is that you attain fundamental knowledge of cement manufacturing technology (material and burning technology), including the interconnection of sub-processes, process optimisation, emission abatement and efficient use of energy.
 

Target groups

  • (Young) Engineers
  • Production personnel and technical staff
  • Process engineers
  • Quality and laboratory engineers
     

Topics

  • Raw materials for clinker production
  • Clinker formation and characterisation for cement production
    • Clinker burning reactions, clinker phases and clinker formation
    • Clinker characterization and analysis
    • Clinker properties and effects on cement quality
  • Clinker production and burning technology 
    • Preheater, calciner, burner, cooler
    • Raw meal uniformity and quality control
    • Alternative fuels and effects on the burning process
    • Circulation phenomena (chlorine, sulphur, alkalis)
  • Environment emissions and abatement techniques 
    • Energy effciency
  • Refractories
     

Time schedule of the seminar

  • Start: Monday, 16.03.2026 at 9:00 CET
  • End: Thursday, 19.03.2026 at app. 13:00 CET
  • 4 half days online training (4 hours per day incl. 30 min. break)
     

Location

Online
 

Seminar fee

1,050.00 Euro per person
 

Further details

The seminar is conducted by experienced process engineers and cement chemistry scientists, who convey their knowledge in a practice- and target-group-oriented manner.

The exchange of opinions and experiences between participants is important and will be incentivised.

After completion the participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

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1.050,- € per participant

Closing deadline for registrations is 09.03.2026

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„Burning Technology in Cement Production“
16.03. - 19.03.2026

1.050,- €

Person to contact

Do you have questions regarding this course?

Julia Volchkova

+49-211-45 78-402
training@vdz-online.de

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