Cement Companies

Feasibility of china clay for use in LC3

• Sharing knowledge of Kaolinitic Clay availability as per plant location
• Undertaking field visits and assist clients in the identification of clays and sampling
• Testing and analysis of raw clays for suitability
• Report submission to the client

Suitability of selected china clay for LC3

• Selection of one or two kaolinitic Clay depending on the availability of Kaolinitic Clay for mining and it’s economics for production (to be determined by the Cement Company).
• Lab-scale testing of clays to re-confirm the raw material quality
• Lab-scale calcination to conclude the processing parameters
• Preparation of lab-scale blends of LC³ using clients raw materials
• Evaluation of mortar strength with a lab-scale blend

Supply of calcined china clay (pilot quantities)

• Lab scale analysis of clays to determine the calcination temperature range
• Pilot calcination of clays to establish process parameters
• Pilot scale calcination services of Kaolinitic Clay.
• On-site quality control and advisory services to establish the quality of calcined clay suitable for LC³ use
• Testing and analysis of calcined clays for suitability in LC³ application

Advisory support for industrial-scale calcination of china clay

• Lab scale analysis of clays to determine the calcination temperature range
• Pilot calcination of clays to establish process parameters
• Pilot scale calcination services of Kaolinitic Clay.
• On-site quality control and advisory services to establish the quality of calcined clay suitable for LC³ use
• Testing and analysis of calcined clays for suitability in LC³ application

Training and capacity building in LC3 testing and quality control