Block Diagram Of Cement Mill Customer Case

Here’s a block diagram of a cement mill in a customer case scenario, illustrating the key components and process flow:

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Block Diagram: Cement Mill Process

1. Raw Material Feed
– Limestone, clay, iron ore, etc.
– Pre-homogenization storage.

2. Grinding Unit (Raw Mill)
– Vertical roller mill / ball mill.
– Drying (if raw materials are wet).
– Output: Raw meal (fine powder).

3. Preheater Tower
– Cyclones for heat exchange.
– Pre-calcination of raw meal (~30% decarbonation).

4. Rotary Kiln
– High-temperature (~1450°C) clinker formation.
– Chemical reactions: Calcination, sintering.

5. Clinker Cooling
– Grate cooler / rotary cooler.
– Recovered heat reused in preheater.

6. Cement Mill (Grinding Unit)
– Clinker + gypsum (+ additives like slag/fly ash).
– Ball mill / vertical roller mill.
– Output: Fine cement powder.

7. Storage & Packaging
– Cement silos for bulk storage.
– Packing machines for bags or bulk loading.

8. Quality Control & Dispatch
– Lab testing (fineness, strength).
– Transport to customers.

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Key Auxiliary Systems:
– Dust Collection: Bag filters/ESP for emissions control.
– Fuel System: Coal/pet coke/gas for kiln heating.
– Power Supply: Motors, drives, and automation (PLC/DCS).

Customer Case Considerations:
– Customization based on raw material properties (moisture, hardness).
– Energy efficiency optimizations (e.g., waste heat recovery).

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