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Technology Driven by Efficiency and Sustainability

Technology Driven by Efficiency and Sustainability
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TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A.

Building on 120 years of industry experience, TITAN CEMENT COMPANY S.A. is one of the leading producers of cement, ready mix concrete, aggregates and dry mortars in Greece with 73 production and distribution facilities. It is a member of TITAN Group, who serves customers in 25 countries, in four continents. In a world of increasing complexity, we are adapting and evolving to serve the needs of society, while contributing to sustainable growth with responsibility and integrity.

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Objective Action

Separate grinding in cement production is a modern technological approach that enables the production of cements with a reduced clinker content and, consequently, a lower carbon footprint.

 

Target Audience

The technology is aimed at customers in the construction sector, such as ready-mix concrete producers and construction companies, offering cements with optimized properties, greater flexibility in meeting technical requirements and improved environmental performance.

 

Duration

Separate grinding technology is implemented at the company's cement plants.


Description

Unlike conventional co-grinding, where all cement constituents are ground together, separate grinding allows more precise control over the fineness of each individual constituent, as the materials (or some of them) are ground separately and subsequently blended in the desired proportions. This optimizes the particle size distribution and strength performance of the cement through the mechanical activation of individual materials, particularly Alternative Cementitious Materials (ACMs), such as natural pozzolana.

The ability to optimize the particle size distribution of each cement constituent also contributes to improved rheological properties and enhanced durability of the concrete produced using separately ground cement.

Another key benefit of this method is improved energy efficiency through energy savings. The technology adjusts the required grinding intensity to the properties of each material, avoiding energy waste caused by over-grinding and the lower efficiency of conventional co-grinding.


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Impact on Society

Separate grinding enables the production of cements with improved properties, offering customers flexibility in meeting the technical requirements of their applications. At the same time, it facilitates the development of products with reduced clinker content and an improved environmental footprint.



Initiative Location

Separate grinding technology is implemented at the company's cement plants.


Working with Organization

The technology is implemented at the company's facilities, drawing on the expertise and experience of its personnel.


Workers Participation

The relevant technical and production departments contribute to the design, adaptation and optimization of the separate grinding process.


Benefits for Οrganization

The implementation of separate grinding contributes to improving the energy efficiency of the production process, optimizing the properties and quality of the cements produced, and making more effective use of raw materials and Alternative Cementitious Materials. In addition, it creates opportunities for developing cements with reduced clinker content and a lower carbon footprint, enhancing production efficiency and the company's competitiveness.




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