TECHNOLOGY

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Neemuch plant plan

A NEW ERA OF STRENGTH BEGINS

Goldcrest Cement, Neemuch (3.3 MTPA Integrated Unit)

For 170 years, KHD has been a global authority in the cement industry. KHD-Humboldt Wedag India have shaped cement plants and tackle several of our industry’s most pressing challenges: improving environmental performance, raising productivity, lowering production costs, and increasing efficiency.

We remain committed to the timeless importance of efficient and economic cement production. But as a pioneer of Cement beyond Carbon, we’re innovating a yet more sustainable industry. Whether it’s digitalization, decarbonization, optimization, or anything beyond, we’re developing the cement plant of the future and building it on the foundations that define us: technological leadership, engineering excellence, quality manufacturing, and exceptional customer service.

Project - Goldcrest Cement, Neemuch:

The project encompasses “state-of-the-art” 10,000 TPD integrated cement plant including ~18.0 MW, Waste Heat Recovery System, fully equipped with cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive utility and supply systems.

Key Highlights of Line supplied by KHD-Humboldt Wedag India:

Limestone Crusher:

L&T’s new generation Double rotor Impactors for economical and efficient crushing suited for softer materials like limestone, delivering high reduction ratios best for Roller press system.

Limestone Crusher
Raw Material Handling:

Raw Material Handling:

Specially designed stackers and reclaimers required for homogenization / blending for maintaining raw material compositions along with comprehensive material handling system to ensure the seamless movement of raw materials and clinker throughout the plant. The integrated design enables reliable transport, efficient storage, and smooth coordination between various process sections, contributing to the overall productivity and operational stability of the facility.

Raw Grinding System :

The selected KHD’s Roller Press technology in finish mode, ensures lowest energy consumption, zero water requirement, lesser heat requirement and additional waste heat power generation among other available grinding technologies.

Raw Grinding System:
Pyro-processing

Pyro-processing :

M/s Goldcrest Cement installed “State-of-the-Art High-Efficiency Pyro-processing System” which is a major step forward in our commitment to sustainable manufacturing. This next-generation preheater technology represents a significant investment in cleaner, more energy-efficient production. By optimizing heat recovery and combustion efficiency, the new system is designed to substantially reduce thermal energy consumption and lower the plant's overall carbon footprint compared to conventional preheater configurations.

Key Highlights:

  • Enhanced Energy Efficiency : The advanced multi-stage preheater design maximizes heat exchange efficiency, reducing specific heat consumption in the clinkerization process.
  • Reduced Carbon Emissions : Improved thermal efficiency translates directly into lower CO₂ emissions per tonne of clinker produced, supporting the plant's long-term sustainability goals.
  • Alignment with Green Manufacturing Goals : This installation reflects Goldcrest Cement’s broader strategy to align with national and global decarbonization targets for the cement industry.
  • Future-Ready Infrastructure : The system is designed to accommodate alternative fuel usage and future upgrades, ensuring the plant remains competitive and compliant with evolving environmental regulations.

Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS):

Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS): With the growing emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability and reduction of carbon footprint across the cement industry, KHD Humboldt Wedag India (HWI) has supplied ~18 MW comprehensive and technically optimized WHRS system, leveraging KHD’s strong process engineering and project execution capabilities together with the extensive waste heat recovery experience of Hangzhou Boiler Group (HBG), China.

Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS)
Clinker Grinding System

Clinker Grinding System:

The selected KHD’s Comflex® Compact semi-finish configuration combines roller press with a ball mill. The roller press handles the energy-intensive initial grinding step. Roller press fines are directed to the finish product stream, while coarser fractions proceed to the ball mill. As this combi-circuit is suitable for high production capacities with lower energy consumption, resulting into better quality and low water demand product.

Packing & Loading System :

Highly efficient Rotary Packer and automated solution for the cement industry, designed to fill, accurately weighing and discharge cement bags. These machines are equipped with advanced technology and features that ensure high packing efficiency, low energy consumption, and accurate measurement.

Packing & Loading System