Achieving Energy Optimization and Operational Excellence in Cement Production

Overview:

Lehigh Cement Company's complete modernization of its cement manufacturing facility in Union Bridge, Maryland has helped them conserve energy and improve production processes. The integration of innovative process control technologies has allowed the company to optimize energy management and improve process efficiencies throughout the facility. By modernizing the facility, Lehigh was able to reduce power consumption per ton, decrease labor, and increase cement production to over 1,800,000 metric tons.