This year's conference will feature a full schedule of technical presentations. Abstracts for this year's presentations will be posted here as they become available. Click on the abstract name to see the full abstract.  

Automation Working Group

   -Papers

• Getting the Most from Expert Control Systems
• A Cement Mill Upgrade Story Reboot at Calportland Cement Mojave
• Digital Transformation: Why Projects Fail, Potential Best Practices, and Successful Initiatives
• Leveraging Control System Evolution to Upskill Plant Employees
• New Hybrid Gas Analysis Technology for Fast Laser Analysis in High Dust Processes

   -Panel Discussions

• Network Architecture and Cyber Security

Drives & Related Products Working Group

   -Papers

• MV Adjustable Speed Drives: Power Factor and Motor Control - A Beautiful Combination
• What's Up with Vertical Mill Drives?
• Parametric Motor Health System Lessons Learned Through Failure
• The Importance of IEEE 499 When Specifying Cement Plant Drive Applications

Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Working Group

   -Papers

• Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating Technology An Evolution in Corrosion Prevention & Asset Protection
• Lessons Learned from Installing an “At Line” Free Lime Analyzer to Control and Optimize Cement Kiln Operation

   -Panel Discussions

• How Do We Keep a Sustainable Workforce in the Cement Industry?
• Creating an Environmental "Wow" Factor

General Practices Working Group

   -Papers

• A Holistic Approach for Alternative Fuel Utilisation in Cement Manufacturing
• A Calciner at it’s Best
• Drive-thru Terminal Loadout Silos
• The Path to Sustainable, Optimized Compressed Air Systems

   -Panel Discussions

• Large Capacity Clinker Coolers

Power Generation, Distribution and Related Products Working Group

   -Papers

• Vintage Low-Voltage Motor Control Centers – Replace or Upgrade?
• Ground Fault Protection Applications in Low Voltage Motor Control Systems for Process Industries
• Arc Flash–IEEE 1584-2018, NFPA 70E 2018, & OSHA Final Rule Highlights and Arc Flash Mitigation Technologies
• Benefits of Micro-grids for the Cement & Mineral Industries

Maintenance & Safety Working Group  

   -Papers

• Coal Mill Feed Device Considered for Increased Reliability
• Sensors Solutions & Predictive Maintenance Tools to Decrease Kiln and Conveyor Belt Downtime
• Can Safety be the Master Measure
• Blending / Homogenizing Silos –All They’re Cracked up to Be?