14th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels for cement and lime 2020
19 - 20 February 2020, Paphos, Cyprus, including confirmed visit to Vassiliko Cement
The programme is now full. Any additional presentation proposals will be included on a waiting list.
CemFuels programme 2020
Subject to change.
Tuesday 18 February 2020
4 - 8pm Registration
6 - 8pm 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
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
Conference field trip to Vassiliko Cement
Participants must bring their own safety shoes/boots.
08.00 Departure from conference hotel.
9.30 Approx - Arrive - toilets, coffee and biscuits.
9.45 Introductory presentation from plant management (+ questions)
10.30 Split into three groups to tour plant
12.30pm Gather together again - Lunch in works canteen
1.30 Leave plant
3.00 (approximately) Return to hotel
