07.03. - 10.03.2022

Energy Balances and Efficiency

2.500,- € per participant

Kiln and mill examinations are carried out in order to gather data on the performance and to validate warranty performance data such as the output, the energy consumption, input/output ratio or the efficiency. They also provide a reliable foundation for the optimisation of individual operational system components, the cement quality, the reduction of emissions levels and for assessment of material cycles and coating formations.

There are still places available.

Duration, Dates and Costs

Five-day classroom training and practical on-site lessons

Training course 2022: 7 - 10. March 2022

2,500 € per participant

General conditions for seminars apply.

Number of participants (min. - max.)

10 – 20

Learning outcomes and outcomes

The participants learn how to conduct and evaluate cement kiln trials (according to VDZ code of practice “VT 10”) and mill trials.
Calculate energy and mass-balances at cement kilns according to VDZ procedure (energy and mass-balances: Vt10)
Plan and conduct kiln trials to gather data for energy and mass balances at cement kilns
Understand measurement and sampling techniques for kiln trials at basic level
Conduct examinations to optimize mill operation according to VDZ procedure.

Target group

Production personnel
Control room operators
Young engineers

Topics

Basics of conducting balances
Planning, organisation and realisation of plant examinations
Introduction into calculation of energy and mass balances
Introduction into measuring techniques
Case studies: Calculate an energy balance of a cyclone preheater plant, mass balance of a cyclone preheater
Effcient mill operation (Ball mill; Roller press; VRM)
Examinations of cement mills (focus on ball mills)
Case studies: Ball mill examinations / audits
Discussion of participants’ specific questions and problems
Plant visit

Methods

Presentaions, interactive exercises
Class room training
Site visit

Trainer

The training is led by highly skilled and experienced engineers.

Location

VDZ, Duesseldorf, Germany (nearest airport: DUS International)

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the training course the participants will receive a certificate of attendance.

How to find VDZ

VDZ
Toulouser Allee 71
40476 Düsseldorf
Germany

GPS: 51°15’00.5‘‘ N / 6°47’32.6‘‘ O

From DUS Airport

6 minutes
from Düsseldorf airport take the S1 in the direction of Solingen;
from Düsseldorf Airport Terminal with the S11 towards Bergisch Gladbach;
in each case as far as the Düsseldorf-Derendorf stop

12 minutes
by taxi

From Central Station

6 minutes
take the S 1 in the direction of Duisburg or Dortmund;
with the S 6 in the direction of Essen;
with the S 11 in the direction of Düsseldorf Airport Terminal;
in each case as far as the Düsseldorf-Derendorf stop

15 minutes
by taxi

Arrival by car

Please note: The only reasonable way to reach us by car is from the north via the B1 (Heinrich-Erhardt-Straße). From there, you can turn towards the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf (HSD) into Toulouser Allee and follow this street for about 500 m until you reach the entrance to the new VDZ building (Toulouser Allee 71, 40476 Düsseldorf) on the south side of the building.

Are you interested in the training programme?

Registration is open.

2.500,- € per participant

„Energy Balances and Efficiency“
07.03. - 10.03.2022

2.500,- €

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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