Decarbonising cement production

Full-day training course - 20 January 2026

Delegate comment, 2026 course: "I did not expect that we will be able to cover such a number of topics within one day. Now I see it as possible, Mr Kline has huge experience and is an excellent presenter. Very innovative approach to decarbonisation. Even small steps can make a difference."

Given by John Kline, Kline Consulting (bookable separately during registration)

8:30 to 9:00: Host and delegate introductions

9:00 to 9:30: Introduction

10:45 to 11:00: Coffee break

12:25 to 13:15: Lunch break

14:30 to 14:45: Coffee break

16:30 to 17:00: Q&A, discussion and final comments

Outline programme:

1. Introduction
2. Alternative Raw Materials
   2.1. Recycled Concrete
   2.2. Waste bricks
   2.3. Other large volume streams
3. Effective Proportioning
   3.1. Pre mill
   3.2. Post mill
4. Selective Grinding
   4.1. Proper particle sizes of different minerals
   4.2. Separate grinding
5. Effective Blending
6. Fuels
   6.1. Alternative Fuels
   6.1.1. Biogenic Fuels
   6.2. Lower Carbon fuels
   6.2.1. Natural gas
   6.2.2. Hydrogen
   6.2.3. Ammonia
   6.3. Effective chlorine bypass
7. Burning Zone Control
8. Clinker microscopy as a decarbonating tool
9. Cooler
10. Effective finish grinding
   10.1. Separate grinding
   10.2. Enhanced grinding aids
   10.3. Particle packing density
   10.4. SCM selection
11. Artificial Intelligence
   11.1. Issues and concerns
   11.2. Instrumentation requirements
12. Summary & Conclusions

Previous course attendee comments on the instructor, John Kline:

• John is a good communicator and an experienced person
• Very informative
• ‘Excellent’ in every category
• Very open and flexible, interactive course
• Great day, thanks
• Thank you for all the information, material and presentation
• Lots of open information and discussions with a clear and patient instructor
• It was very good!