15th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels for cement and lime 2022
14 - 15 September 2022
#CemFuels
Global CemFuels Programme 2022
Subject to change
Tuesday 13 September 2022
16:00 - 21:00 Covid-testing and registration (attendees must first complete Covid testing, then go to registration)
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 14 September 2022
07.30 Covid-testing opens
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
09:30 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 1: Global, regional and national trends in alternative fuels for cement and lime
09.40 Paper 1: 'Modernising kiln production: HeidelbergCement strategy and practical example,' Michele Graffigna, HeidelbergCement AG
10.05 Q&A
10.15 Micro-networking session in the conference room - meet the people around you
10.20 Paper 2: ‘Biomass use in cement and lime production: A European perspective,’ John Robert McFarlane, Albion Design
10.40 Q&A
10:50 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: Fuel sourcing, preparation and handling
12.00 Paper 3: ‘Challenges in SRF production for cement industry customers,’ Adrian Irvine, Regen WTE
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 4: 'Versatility in alternative fuel production, combined with high energy efficiency,’ Josef Imp, Tana Oy; Alternative Fuels processor to be confirmed
12.50 Q&A
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 2: Fuel sourcing, preparation and handling - continued
14.00 Paper 5: 'Smart solutions by ATS in AF feeding,’ Luc Rieffel, Walter Materials Handling, ATS Group
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 6: ‘Achieving sustainability goals and CO2 reduction by increasing the substitution rate through feeding of alternative fuels,’ Ondřej Kozel, Schenck Process
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
16.15 Paper 7: 'Consistent sustainability – What does this really mean for the use of AF?' Luigi Di Matteo, Di Matteo
16.35 Q&A
16.45 Paper 8: 'Flexible solutions for alternative fuels handling: Cement plant case studies from Iraq, Austria and Türkiye,’ Michal Hrala, Jan Tůma, BEUMER Group Czech Republic a.s.
17.05 Q&A
17.15 Paper 9: 'Economical RDF preparation and handling – Single step shredding versus RDF system,’ Wolfram Zschiesche, Vecoplan
17.35 Q&A
17:45 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual).
Thursday 15 September 2022
08.00 Covid-testing opens
08:30 Registration opens
08.55 Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 3: Pyroprocessing optimisation for alternative fuels - including hydrogen
09.00 Paper 10: 'Establishment of a new class of alternative fuels in cement kilns,' Uwe Maas, Samuel Zühlsdorf, thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
09.20 Q&A
09.30 Paper 11: 'Hydrogen as a combustion enhancer at CEMEX,’ Liliana Gonzalez Gaitan, Global Energy Project Advisor, CEMEX
09.50: Q&A
10.00 Paper 12: 'H2 in the cement industry and learned lessons,’ Marco Lindemann-Lino, VDZ
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
11.30 Paper 13: ‘Possible pyro-processing upgrades for 100% alternative fuel use,’ Michael Hinkel, Alterline (TBC)
11.50 Q&A
12.00 Paper 14: ‘A new real-time 'Industry 4.0' optimiser for cement and lime pyrolines,’ Matthias Schumacher, aixprocess GmbH
12.20 Q&A
12.30 'Fuel conditioning for maximised TSR,’ Stefan Kern, A TEC Production & Service GmbH
12.50 Q&A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 4: Best practice in alternative fuels use - including hydrogen
14.00 Paper 15: 'Fluctuating Flows – A case study of how alternative fuels effect natural gas flow metering,’ Felix Bartknecht, SICK AG
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 16: 'Synthesis gas from sewage sludge gasification as CO2-neutral fuel in the cement and lime industry,' Alexander Neagos, KOPF Syngas; Xavier d’Hubert, XDH Energy
14.50 Q&A
15:00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
15.30 Paper 17: 'Sustainable explosion protection concepts for alternative fuels,’ Berthold Bussieweke, Thorwesten Vent GmbH; Robert Becker, robecco
15.50 Q&A
16.00 Paper 18: 'Co-processing of non-recyclable plastic waste in the cement industry - recent experiences from Asia,’ Kåre Helge Karstensen, SINTEF
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Discussion panel: Trends in markets and technology for AF
17:00 Farewell Reception and prizegiving.
18.00 Conference close
CemFuels programme 2020
Tuesday 18 February 2020
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 19 February 2020
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking
09:00 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 1: Global, regional and national trends in alternative fuels for cement and lime
09:15 Opening ceremony and statements from VIP guests
‘Welcome Introduction,’ Costas Hadjipanayiotou, Director of Department of Environment (EA Cyprus)
‘European and national climate change and energy policy framework,‘ Dr. Theodoulos Mesimeris, Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
09:45: Paper 1: 'The future of cement production technologies and of alternative fuels – attempting an outlook on the years 2025, 2030 and 2050,’ Sussan Pasuki, HeidelbergCement
10:25: Meet the exhibitors session: Exhibitors have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
10:45 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
11:30 Paper 2: ‘‘An overview of waste trends and developments in alternative fuels markets’,’ Andy Hill, N+P
12:00 Paper 3: ‘Market shifts and diversification of alternative fuel consumer base,’ Olivier Thomas, Suez Trading Europe
12:30 Paper 4: ‘The practicalities of exporting alternative fuels to new markets in new countries,’ Mark Terrell, Andusia
13:00 Lunch
Special session 2: Pyroprocessing optimisation for alternative fuels
14:00 Paper 5: ‘Calciner optimisation for reducing NOx and increasing AF substitution rate,’ Savvas Petrou, Vassiliko Cement; Michalis Akritopoulos, Tahir Abbas, Cinar Ltd, UK
14:30 Paper 6: ‘The Retention Time Myth: Requirements for the design of calciners from the pneumatic and burn-out behaviour of lumpy secondary fuels,’ Matthias Schumacher, aixergee process optimisation
15:00 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
16:30 Paper 7: 'Alternative fuel combustion in low to medium velocity calciners with case studies and simulations, plus latest achievements on NOx reduction,’ Mads Nielsen, FLSmidth
Special session 3: Using AF for profit
17:00 Paper 8: 'Financial aspects of using different types of AF - impacts on process versus cost benefits,’ Stéphane Poellaer, Alterline sprl
17:30 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Cypriot Night Global CemFuels Awards Dinner, Aphrodite Hills Golf Club (60 seconds walk from the hotel) (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual).
Thursday 20 February 2020
Special session 3: Using AF for profit - continued
09:00 Paper 9: ‘Complete installation for burning alternative fuels in cement manufacturing: Best practices case study in Germany and Mexico,’ Luc Rieffel, ATS Group
09:30 Paper 10: 'Profit versus environment: Ending the tug-of-war in alternative fuel preparation for the cement industry,’ Josef Imp, Tana Oy
10:00 Cyber-networking session: Bring your smartphone to take part - no download required and prizes available.
10:15 Speed-dating in the conference hall - Delegates have the chance to make six new 'real-world' business contacts - bring your business cards!
10:45 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 4: Best practice in alternative fuels use
11:30 Paper 11: ‘World-class alternative fuels projects at City Cement Company, Saudi Arabia,’ Majed Al Osailan, City Cement Company
12:00 Paper 12: 'Closing the loop - Best practices in efficient alternative fuels utilisation,’ Luigi Di Matteo, Di Matteo Group
12:30 Discussion panel: Trends in markets and technology for AF
13:00 Lunch
Session 5: Alternative Fuels Case studies
14:00 Paper 13: ‘Maximising thermal substitution of fossil fuels,’ Taís Mazza Joudeh, Loesche; Michael Suppaner, A TEC
14:30 Paper 14: ‘Advanced MBT (mechanical-biological treatment) facility in West Virginia proves viability of SRF production for North American cement producers,’ Pietro Paolo Cella, Entsorga Italia SpA
15:00 Paper 15: ‘Best practice for RDF preparation and handling - A case study,’ Wolfram Zschiesche, Vecoplan
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
16:00 Paper 16: ‘Overall explosion protection concept for safe handling of alternative and biogenic fuels”’,’ speakers from robecco, Thorwesten and Yara
16:30 Paper 17: ‘New trends in alternative fuels handling,’ Michal Hrala, Beumer Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
17:00 Farewell Reception and prizegiving.
18:00 Conference close
Friday 21 February 2020
Conference field trip to Vassiliko Cement
Participants must bring their own safety shoes/boots.
08:00 Departure from conference hotel.
09:30 Approx - Arrive - toilets, coffee and biscuits.
09:45 Introductory presentation from plant management (+ questions)
10:30 Split into three groups to tour plant
12:30pm Gather together again - Lunch in works canteen
13:30 Leave plant
15:00 (approximately) Return to hotel
