Date post: | 23-Aug-2014 |
Category: |
Presentations & Public Speaking |
Upload: | bilyaminu-jibrin |
View: | 69 times |
Download: | 1 times |
Portland Cements, Calcium
and Magnesium Compounds
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
History
Aspdin named the product Portland Cement
It resembled a famous stone quarried on the Isle of Portland off the British Coast
He laid the foundation for today's portland cement industry
PORTLAND CEMENTS
What is the difference between cement and concrete?
Actually an ingredient of concrete. Closely controlled chemical combination of
calcium, silicon, aluminum and iron Lime and silica make up about 85% of the
finished product mass.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Cement
Concrete
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Basically a mixture of aggregates and paste
Aggregates are sand and gravel or crushed stone; the paste is water and portland cement
Gets stronger as it gets older
Hydration Cement comprises from 10 to 15 percent of
the concrete mix, by volume. Through this process, the cement and water
harden and bind the aggregates into a rocklike mass.
This hardening process continues for years.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Portland CementThe product obtained by pulverizing clinker consisting essentially of hydraulic calcium silicates, usually containing one or more forms of calcium sulfate as an interground addition.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Clinker produced by sintering limestone and
clay during the cement kiln stage usually 3–20 mm in diameter
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Clinker CompoundsFormula Name Abbreviati
on2CaO· SiO2 Dicalcium silicate C2S3CaO· SiO2 Tricalcium silicate C3S3CaO· Al2O3 Tricalcium aluminate C3A
4CaO· Al2O3· Fe2O3 Tetracalcium aluminoferrite C4AFMgO Magnesium oxide in free
stateM
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Reactions during Clinker Formation
Temperature (° C)
Reaction Heat Change
100 Evaporation of free water Endothermic500 and above Evolution of combined water from clay Endothermic900 and above Crystallization of amorphous dehydration
products of clayExothermic
900 and above Evolution of carbon dioxide from calcium carbonate
Endothermic
900 – 1200 Main reaction between lime and clay Exothermic1250 – 1280 Commencement of liquid formation Endothermic
1280 and above Further formation and completion of cement compounds
Endothermic on balance
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Types of Portland Cements Type I (Regular portland cements)- General purpose cement suitable for all uses. It is used in general construction projects such as buildings, bridges, floors, pavements, and other precast concrete products.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Types of Portland Cements Type II (Moderate-heat-of-hardening and
sulfate-resisting portland cements)- Generates less heat at a slower rate and has a moderate resistance to sulfate attack. - Heat evolved should not exceed 295 and 335 J/g after 7 and 28 days respectively.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Types of Portland Cements Type III (High-early strength [HES] cements)- Made from raw materials with a lime-to-silica ratio higher than that of Type I cement and are ground finer than Type I cements.- It contains higher proportion of tricalcium silicate.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Types of Portland Cements Type IA Similar to Type I with the addition of air-entraining properties. Type IIA It is identical to Type II and produces air-entrained concrete. Type IIIA It is an air-entraining, high-early-strength cement.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Air entrainment- intentional creation of tiny air
bubbles in concrete- bubbles are introduced into the concrete by the
addition to the mix of an air entraining agent, surfactant (surface-active substance, type of chemical that includes detergents).
- primary purpose is to increase the durability of the hardened concrete, especially in climates subject to freeze-thaw.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Types of Portland Cements Type IV (Low-heat portland cements)- It has a lower percentage of C3S, C3A, low heat of hydration and develops strength at a slower rate than other cement types- Ideal for use in dams and other concrete structures where there is little chance for heat to escape.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Types of Portland Cements Type V (Sulfate-resisting portland cements)- Used only in concrete structures that will be exposed to severe sulfate action, principally where concrete is exposed to soil and groundwater with a high sulfate content.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Manufacturing ProceduresTwo types of materials needed for production: Calcareous (Rich in calcium)- Limestone [includes aragonite, marble,
chalk]- Cement rock [includes marl] Argillaceous (Rich in silica)- Clay- Shale
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Closed-circuit grinding – in preparing the raw materials, the fines are passed on and the course material returnedOpen-circuit grinding – the raw materials are ground continuously until its mean fineness has reached the desired value
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Grinding Hookupsa. single two-compartment mill in open circuit
b. two-compartment mill closed-circuited with air separator
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Grinding Hookupsc. two-stage setup with primary compartment closed-circuited
d. efficient two-or three-compartment circuit closed with screen and air separator
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Grinding Hookupse. highly efficient three-stage system closed-circuited in each stage
f. single-stage mill closed circuited with rake classifier
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Grinding Hookupsg. modern double-stage circuit employing four different types of separating equipment
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Wet process (original one) is being replaced by the dry process (new plants) because of the saving in heat, accurate control and the mixing of the raw mixture it affords. Wet process has slurry formation due to water added to it. The dry process does not require the addition of water.
PORTLAND CEMENTS
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Isomeric flowchart for manufacture of portland cement by dry and wet processes
Analyses of Portland Cements (in %)
CaO SiO2 Al2O3 Fe2O3 MgO Alkali Oxide
s
SO3
Regular Cement (Average of 102)
MinMaxAve
61.1766.9263.85
18.5823.2621.08
3.867.445.79
1.536.182.86
0.605.242.47
0.662.901.40
0.822.261.73
High-Early Strength (Average of 8): High C3S
MinMaxAve
62.1767.5064.60
18.022.919.9
4.107.506.00
1.704.202.60
------------
------------
2.202.702.30
Low-Heat-of-Hardening (Average of 5): Lower C3S and C3A, Higher C2S and C4AF
MinMaxAve
59.3061.5060.20
21.9026.4023.80
3.305.404.90
1.905.704.90
------------
------------
1.601.901.70
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Functions of CompoundsC3A Causes set but need
retardation (by gypsum)C3S Responsible for early
strength (at 7 or 8 days)C2S and C3S Responsible for final
strength (at 1 year)Fe2O3, Al2O3, Mg and alkalies
Lower clinkering temperature
PORTLAND CEMENTS
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
CEMENT MANUFACTURE
Quarry face
loader
1. BLASTING
dumper
2.TRANSPORT
Quarry
crushing
conveyor
storage at the plant
3. CRUSHING & TRANSPORTATION
3. CRUSHING AND TRANSPORTATION : The raw materials, after crushing, are transported to the plant by conveyor. The plant stores the materials before they are homogenized.
1. BLASTING : The raw materials that are used to manufacture cement (mainly limestone and clay) are blasted from the quarry.2. TRANSPORT : The raw materials are loaded into a dumper.
CEMENT MANUFACTURE
storage at the plant
Raw grinding and burning
conveyor
Raw mill
Raw mix
1. RAW GRINDING
preheating
kiln
cooling
clinker
2. BURNING1. RAW GRINDING : The raw materials are very finely ground in order to produce the raw mix.2. BURNING : The raw mix is preheated before it goes into the kiln, which is heated by a flame that can be as hot as 2000 °C. The raw mix burns at 1500 °C producing clinker which, when it leaves the kiln, is rapidly cooled with air fans. So, the raw mix is burnt to produce clinker : the basic material needed to make cement.
CEMENT MANUFACTURE
clinker storage
Gypsum and the secondary additives are added to the clinker.
Finish grinding
1. GRINDING
Grinding, storage, packing and
dispatch
silos
bags
dispatch
2. STORAGE, PACKING, DISPATCH 1.GRINDING : The clinker and the gypsum are very finely ground giving a “pure cement”. Other secondary additives and cementitious materials can also be added to make a blended cement.2. STORAGE, PACKING, DISPATCH :The cement is stored in silos before being dispatched either in bulk or in bags to its final destination.
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
OTHER CEMENTSFor many corrosive conditions, portland cement is unsuitable. Hence many special cements have been developed, of which are industrially important
Pozzolans- A material which is not cementitious in itself
but which becomes so upon admixture with lime
- The early strength of such a cement is lower than portland cement, but within a year the strengths are equal
- It resists the corrosive action of saline solutions and seawater much better than portland cement
OTHER CEMENTS
High Alumina Cements- Calcium aluminate cement- Made by fusing a mixture of limestone and
bauxite (containing iron oxide, silica, magnesia and other impurities)
- Characterized by very rapid rate of development of strength and superior resistance to seawater and sulfate-bearing water
OTHER CEMENTS
Silicate Cements- Possess low coefficients of expansion- It withstand all concentrations of inorganic
acids except hydrofluoric. - Not suitable at pH values above 7 or in
presence of crystal-forming systems- Joining of bricks in chromic acid reaction
tanks and in alum tanks
OTHER CEMENTS
Sulfur Cements- Resistant to non-oxidizing acids and
salts- Should not be used in the presence of
alkalis, oils, grease or solvents- Generally accepted as a standard material
for joining bricks, tile and cast iron pipe
OTHER CEMENTS
Polymer Concrete- Polymer bonded concretes - Consist of aggregate plus resins such as
epoxy, methyl methacrylate or polyester- Rapid curing, corrosion resistance or
high corrosive strength- More expensive than regular portland
cement concrete
OTHER CEMENTS
Magnesium Oxychloride Cement- Sorel’s cement3MgO + MgCl2 + 11H2O 3MgO· MgCl2 ·11H2O- Crystalline oxychloride contributes the
cementing action to the commercial cements- Flooring cement with an inert filler and
coloring pigment- Strongly corrosive to iron pipes in contact
with it
OTHER CEMENTS
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
Limestone Sedimentary rock which is relatively
inert, except in the presence of a strong acid.
With the proper purity the rock deposit can be used to produce lime, a manmade chemical.
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Lime a general term for calcium-containing
inorganic materials (carbonates, oxide and hydroxide predominate)
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Uses Medical purposes Insecticides Animal food Gas absorption, precipitation, dehydration Paper-making, soap, rubber, varnish Manufacture of high grade steel and
cement
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Quicklime (Burnt lime) Calcium oxide (CaO) It is a white, caustic, alkaline crystalline solid
at room temperature. Dangerous form of lime
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Slaked lime (Hydrated lime) Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 It is a colorless crystal or white powder and
is obtained when calcium oxide (quicklime) is mixed, or slaked with water.
Used in many applications, including food preparation.
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Hydraulic lime Slaked lime, used to make lime mortar
(paste used to bind construction blocks together and fill the gaps between them)
Obtained from burning of limestone containing clay and other impurities
Hydraulicity is the ability of lime to set under water or wet conditions
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Lime CycleCALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Manufacture Lime has always been a cheap commodity because
limestone deposits are prevalent anywhere. The lumps sometimes found in overburned or
dead-burned lime result from changes in the calcium oxide itself, as well as from certain impurities acted upon by excess heat, recognized as masses of relatively inert, semi-vitrified material.
On the other hand, it is underburned lime if it often happens that rather pure limestone is calcined insufficiently and lumps of calcium carbonate are left in the lime.
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Manufacture The reactions involved are:
CalcinationCaCO3 ↔ CaO + CO2
ΔH1200-1300ºC = 4GJ/t of lime producedHydrationCaO + H2O Ca(OH)2
ΔH = -66.5 kJ
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Manufacture The total heat required for calcining per ton of
lime produced may be divided into two parts, sensible heat to raise the rock to decomposition temperature and latent heat of dissociation.
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Rotary kilns Capacity of up to 1600t/day. Almost all lime
produced in the country is calcined through this one. The exterior of a rotary kiln is heavy steel and the interior is lined with refractory brick.
Have the highest capacity and produce lime of the most uniform quality but require the greatest capital investment, have a high energy consumption and need very expensive dust-collecting systems.
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Vertical kilns Have a hundreds of design Four imaginary zonal sections in common:
- storage- preheating- calcining- cooling
Limestone is charged into the top of the kiln and the cooled lime is discharged at the bottom
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Dorrco FluoSolids system for producing lime from pulverized limestone or calcium carbonate sludge. This is a five compartment reactor.
Gypsum very soft sulfate mineral composed
of calcium sulfate, CaSO4·2H2O component of Portland cement used to
prevent the flash settling of concrete added about 4- 5% during the final grinding
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
GypsumCaSO4·2H2O CaSO2· ½H2O + 1½H2O
ΔH25ºC = +69 kJ If the heating is at a higher temperature,
gypsum loses all its water and becomes anhydrous calcium sulfate, anhydrite
Calcined gypsum (the half water salt) can be made into wall plaster by addition of a filler material (eg. asbestos, wood pulp or sand)
Plaster of paris (without addition) can be used for making sculptures and craft projects
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Calcination of Gypsum Grinding the mineral and placing it in large
calciners holding 9 to 22 tons Temperature is raised to 120 to 150ºC, with
constant agitation to maintain uniform temp
The material in the kettle, plaster of paris or first-settle plaster, may be withdrawn and sold at this point, or it can heated further to 190ºC to make a second-settle plaster
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Calcination of Gypsum First-settle plaster is approximately the half
hydrate, CaSO4· ½H2O Second-settle plaster is anhydrous Practically all gypsum plaster sold in the
form of first-settle plaster mixed with sand or pulp
Second form is used in manufacture of plasterboard and other gypsum products
Gypsum may be calcined in rotary kilns similar to those used for limestone
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Hardening of Plaster Hydration chemical conversion
CaSO4· ½H2O + 1½H2O CaSO4· 2H2OΔH = - 2.9 kJ
Plaster sets and hardens because the liquid water reacts to form a solid crystalline hydrate
Hydration with liquid water takes place at temp below about 99ºC and thus gypsum must be heated above 99ºC for practical dehydration
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Miscellaneous Calcium Compounds Calcium carbonate [CaCO3]Whiting – pure, finely divided CaCO3 prepared by wet grinding and levigating natural chalkPutty – produced when whiting is mixed with 18% boiled linseed oil
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Miscellaneous Calcium Compounds Calcium sulfide [CaS]- Made by reducing calcium sulfate with coke- Main use is as depilatory in the tanning industry and in cosmetics- Employed in luminous paints (finely dived form)
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Miscellaneous Calcium Compounds Halide salts [CaCl2, Ca(OCl)2]- Main applications are to lay dust on highways, to melt ice and snow on highways in winter, to thaw cool in oil and gas as well fluids and as an antifreeze in concrete
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Miscellaneous Calcium Compounds Calcium arsenate [Ca3(AsO4)2]- Produced by the reaction of CaCl2, Ca(OH)2, NaH2AsO4· H2O (lime) , H3AsO4- Used extensively as an insecticide and as a fungicide
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Miscellaneous Calcium Compounds Calcium organic compoundsCalcium acetate – employed largely in dying of textilesCalcium lactate – used in medicines and in foods as source of calciumCalcium soaps (stearate, palmitate and abietate) are made by the action of the sodium salts of acids on a calcium salt such as chloride. These are insoluble in water but soluble In hydrocarbons. Mainly used as waterproofing agents
CALCIUM COMPOUNDS
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
Magnesium One of the most widely distributed
elements, occupying 1.9% of the earth’s crust.
Occurs usually in the chloride, silicate, hydrated oxide, sulfate or carbonate, in either a complex or in simple salts.
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Uses Extensively in refractories and insulating
compounds Manufacture of rubber, printing inks,
pharmaceutical and toilet goods Air pollution control systems (removal of
sulfur dioxide from stack gases)
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
ManufactureProduction of magnesium compounds by separation from aqueous solutions may be divided into four processes:1. Manufacture from seawater without evaporation, using seawater and lime as the main raw materials2. Manufacture from bitterns and mother liquors from the solar evaporation of seawater for salt3. Manufacture from dolomite and seawater4. Manufacture from deep-well brines
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
The production of magnesium compounds from seawater is made possible by the almost complete insolubility of magnesium compounds by such a process depends upon the following:1. Means to soften the seawater cheaply, generally with lime or calcined dolomite2. Preparation of a purified lime or calcined dolomite slurry of proper characteristics3. Economical removal of the precipitated hydroxide from the large volume of water4. Inexpensive purification of the hydrous precipitates5. Development of means to filter the slimes
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
MgCl2 + Ca(OH)2 Mg(OH)2 + CaCl2 ΔH = +9.46 kJ
MgSO4 + Ca(OH)2 + 2H2O Mg(OH)2 + CaSO4· 2H2O ΔH = - 13.3
kJ
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Purified magnesium compounds from seawater
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Flowchart for Mg(OH)2 from seawater and dolomite
Calcination2CaMg(CO3)2 2CaO + 2MgO + 4CO2
ΔH = +610.9 kJSlaking2CaO + 2MgO + 4H2O 2Ca(OH)2 + 2Mg(OH)2 ΔH = -168 kJPrecipitation2Ca(OH)2 + 2Mg(OH)2 + MgCl2 + MgSO4 + 2HO
4Mg(OH)2 = CaCl2 + CaSO4· 2H2O ΔH = - 22. 6
kJCalcination4Mg(OH)2 4MgO + 4H2O ΔH = +248.3 kJHydrochlorinationMg(OH)2 + 2HCl MgCl2 + 2H2O ΔH = + 44.7 kJ
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Magnesium Carbonates These vary from dense MgCO3 used in
magnesite bricks to the very low density 4MgCO3 · Mg(OH)2· 5H2O and 3MgCO3 · Mg(OH)2· 3H2O once employed for insulation
Most of these of employed as fillers in inks, paints and varnishes
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Oxides and Hydroxides of Magnesium
On heating magnesium carbonate or hydroxide, magnesium oxide (MgO) is formed. It is used in vulcanization of rubber, insulating material, refractory material, for making other magnesium compounds and as an abrasive
Magnesium peroxide is available from the reaction of magnesium sulfate and barium peroxide. It is employed as an antiseptic and a bleaching agent.
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Magnesium SulfatePrepared by the action of sulfuric acid on magnesium carbonate or hydroxite. It is sold on many forms, eg. Hydrate MgSO4 · 7H2O, Epsom salts. The less pure material is used extensively as sizing and as a fireproofing agent.
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Magnesium Chloride The compound resembles calcium chloride
and has many of the same uses. Application on ceramics, in the sizing of paper
and manufacture of oxychloride cement Main use is in the making of metallic
magnesium
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Magnesium Silicates Asbestos – mixed with varying qualities of
silicates of calcium and iron. Used in the making of many fireproof and insulating materials but its fibers have cancer causing characteristics.
Talc – pure magnesium silicate in the form of 3MgO· 4SiO2·H2O, found naturally in scapstone Its is employed as filler in paper, plastics, cosmetics and toilet preparations.
MAGNESIUM COMPOUNDS
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
CEMAP Cement Manufacturers’ Association of the Philippines
Formerly known as Cement Institute of the Philippines until 1965.The association enjoyed the support of the Philippine government which recognized its importance in ensuring economic growth. The early industry association’s goals were to pool the resources of the cement industry and to undertake various endeavors that would enhance its orderly growth and share in the development of the nation’s economy.
MANUFACTURERS
Cemex Philippines Group of CompaniesAPO Cement CorporationCEMEX is the only eco-labeled cement company in the Philippines. The APO Cement Plant is in Naga City, Cebu Solid Cement CorporationLocated at Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City
MANUFACTURERS
Holcim Philippines, Inc.Bulacan, La Union, Lugait and Davao PlantsCurrently the biggest cement company in the Philippines. It was created by the merger in 2000 of the three cement companies carrying the Union Cement brand; Bacnotan Cement Corporation (BCC), Davao Union Cement Corporation (DUCC) and Hi Cement Corporation (HCC).
MANUFACTURERS
Lafarge Associated Companies Lafarge Republic, Inc. (LRI) - Bulacan
Plant Lafarge Republic, Inc. (LRI) -
Norzagaray Plant Lafarge Republic, Inc. (LRI) - Batangas
Plant Lafarge Republic, Inc. (LRI) - Teresa
Plant Lafarge Iligan, Inc. Lafarge Mindanao, Inc.
MANUFACTURERS
Northern Cement CorporationNorthern Cement Corporation was incorporated on February 10, 1967 and started commercial operations in 1969. It is located in Pangasinan.
MANUFACTURERS
Pacific Cement Philippines, Inc.It was organized and incorporated in 1964 to manufacture ordinary Portland cement. The plant comprises a Wet Process Single Production Line with an original rated capacity of 600 TPD. It is located at Surigao City.
MANUFACTURERS
Taiheiyo CementPhilippines, Inc.Formerly Grand Cement Manufacturing Corp. It is located in the town of San Fernando, Cebu. The facility sits on a limestone deposit estimated to last at least 100 years.
MANUFACTURERS
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
Environmental Impacts
Environmental Impacts
POLLUTION PROBLEMS
These include emissions of airborne pollution in the form of dust, gases, noise and vibration when operating machinery and during blasting in quarries, and damage to countryside from quarrying.
Equipment to reduce dust emissions during quarrying and manufacture of cement is widely used, and equipment to trap and separate exhaust gases are coming into increased use.
Carbon DioxideEmissions
The cement industry is one of two primary industrial producers of carbon dioxide (CO2), creating up to 5% of worldwide man-made emissions of this gas, of which 50% is from the chemical process and 40% from burning fuel.
The amount of CO2 emitted by the cement industry is nearly 900 kg of CO2 for every 1000 kg of cement produced.
POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Heavy Metal Emissions in the Air
The high-temperature calcination process of limestone and clay minerals can release in the atmosphere gases and dust rich in volatile heavy metals; thallium, cadmium and mercury are the most toxic.
POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Heavy Metals Present in the Clinker
The presence of heavy metals in the clinker arises both from the natural raw materials and from the use of recycled by-products or alternative fuels.
Nickel, zinc and lead are commonly found in cement in non-negligible concentrations.
POLLUTION PROBLEMS
Overview Portland Cements Cement Manufacture Other Cements Calcium Compounds Magnesium Compounds Philippine Manufacturers Environmental Impacts Supply and Demand
World sales for cement are forecast to expand more than five percent annually through 2017 to over 4.7 billion metric tons. Demand will rebound sharply in North America and Western Europe, while growth in China will decelerate yet still achieve impressive gains. Blended cement will account for over three-fourths of all new demand.
SUPPLY AND DEMAND
SUPPLY & DEMANDCEMENT PRODUCTION 2013
SUPPLY & DEMAND
The Southeast Asian cement market can be categorized under three distinct clusters, namely: the large producers (Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam), the midsized producers (Malaysia and Philippines), and the rest (Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei and East Timor).
The Philippines: Cementing growth
The Department of Budget and Management released its economic growth forecasts. GDP is expected to expand by between 6.6% and 7.6% in 2013 and by 7.4% and 8.6% in 2014, with industry – including construction, leading the charge.
One of the biggest economic growth in 2012 was the Philippines’ cement sector. According to the CEMAP, demand for cement rose by 18% in 2012, the sharpest increase in 15 years.
In 2013, Mr. Ernesto Ordoñez, president of the CEMAP, said higher spending from the government on infrastructure developments and increased investments in building developments would boost turnover.
SUPPLY & DEMAND
Thank You For Listening!Bilyaminu jibrin
THE END