Energy efficiency through transparency
1 Introduction
The manufacturing process of the world’s most widely used building material is very energy intensive. From the crushing of raw material to the grinding of what is known as clinker cement into the finished product, the individual production steps require significant amounts of fuels and electrical power. As Çimsa is one of the leading manufacturers in Turkey’s cement and ready-mix concrete industry, the company feels it has an obligation to the environment and therefore has invested a great deal in recent years to significantly reduce emissions, save energy and establish...