LC3-technical visit
21st May 2018
Lisbon, Portugal
LC3 is a new cement composed of Portland cement, calcined clay and limestone with clinker content around 50%. Kaolinitic clays with kaolinite content above 40% are suitable for the manufacture of LC3.
Clay calcination is a key process to produce LC3. Clay has to be calcined at around 800oC until the material is fully dehydroxilated, and then it becomes activated. Calcination takes place at a rotary kiln.
With a wealth of expertise in the area of clay processing IPIAC is a leading company in the development of clay calciners. Their products are simple, robust and affordable. The tour to IPIAC’s manufacturing facilities will provide visitors with direct access to the technical team designing and manufacturing the product and evaluate the different choices of technology available.
Program
Sunday, 20th May
- Arrival in Lisbon
- Optional common dinner
Monday, 21st May
- 9:00-10:30 am: Opening session
- Presentation IPIAC, Alberto Putin
- Presentation of the LC3-technology on calcination, Fernando Martirena and Fernando Leonor
- Q&A
- 10:30-11:00 am: Coffee break
- 11:00-13:30: transfer and visit to the IPIAC plant
- 14:00-16:00: Lunch in a traditional restaurant (bacalao)
- 16:00: End of the session
Registration:
Please send a message with your contact details to: LC3@epfl.ch
Further information and tour planning:
For further details and registration, please contact: maria.carla@ecosur.org or nery@ipiac-nery.com
