As energy prices soar, greater efficiencies are necessary in an energy-conscious world.

Emissions of CO2, NOx, SOx, and other noxious gases are gaining political awareness, which means it is important to address improved designs in the processes. This can be achieved by implementing good insulation materials in the linings.

Top priorities for the heavy industry today are to reduce fuel consumption and to solve the corrosion problems related to the  increased usage of alternative fuels. To understand your specific problems, and then to develop new and unique solutions. Our innovation designs will give you a longer lifetime for your refractories.

The new designs for cement, Pulp & Paper, Rotary kilns in general and steel production are needed to achieve the environmental goals. By combining the right refractory materials, correct shapes and the right installation technique, we are able to offer the best solution for the industries.

CEMENT INDUSTRY

• Our extensive experience enables us to identify and understand your specific problems, and then to develop new and unique solutions. Our innovation designs will give you a longer lifetime for your refractories.

• Top priorities for the cement industry today are to reduce fuel consumption and to solve the corrosion problems related to increased usage of alternative fuels.

• The new designs for cement production not only save energy, but also prevent corrosion and minimize installation time. By combining the right material and the right installation technique, we are able to offer the best solution for cement producers.

We have sustainable refractory designs to avoid corrosion of the steel shell, energy saving which leads to reduction of CO2 emissions for all the equipment in the cement process. With special focus on Preheater with connection ducts, Calciner, Rotary kiln and Tertiary air duct.

• With the right lining concept, you will  

• avoid shell corrosion

• avoid refractory failure

• save energy

• extend life span of equipment

• reduce carbon footprint

PULP & PAPER

• The pulp and paper industry is facing great challenges in the form of higher energy and raw material costs. Maintaining profitability is directly tied to operational efficiencies, including uptime and power use.

• Our designs create high quality fires to minimize the impact on the environment.

• The designs we offer improve the lifetime of you’re the refractory lining and minimize unplanned stops of the lime kiln. Our wide range of refractory solutions, including acid-proof , allows us to choose the best solution for your individual demands.

• We have designs for all your refractory needs such as:                      Lime Kilns, Soda recovery-, Multi fuel boilers, Incinerators and Sulfur burners etc.

STEEL INDUSTRY

• The new refractory designs for steel production are needed to achieve the environmental goals. By combining the right refractory materials, correct shapes and the right installation technique, we are able to offer the best solution for steel producers.

• The transportation of hot metal constitutes one of the most important steps of the production chain in the iron and steel industry a step that is made more complex by resisting the re-oxidization of the hot metal, securing both high, stable temperature, and the structural integrity of the refractory lining.

• One goal is to preserve heat better and the temperature inside the ladle can be kept at a high level for longer time, which minimizes heat loss and fuel consumption, and provides for less amount of slag and higher quality of product.

• Today’s environmental goal to switch from fossil fuels to electrical is a challenge for all types of Hearth furnaces.

• We have all necessary designs to go in this direction, which will give you longer lifetime of the lining and the best energy efficiency

ACID PROOF

Acids and other corrosive liquids are handled in almost all industries. The tanks and equipment for corrosive liquids must be protected so that they are able to withstand the effects of chemicals. Equipment made of steel or concrete is often protected by linings of acid-proof bricks and mortars.

• The acid proof bricks and mortars are used in

• Bleaching towers

• Chlorine dioxide tanks

• Waste channels

• Scrubbers for Sulphur burners

• Factory floors are also exposed to corrosive liquids because of spilling

ABOUT ME

My 35 years in the refractory business gave me a comprehensive knowledge in the field of hot face lining.

I have been responsible for major sales, installation, technical support and project management on the international market for cement, pulp & paper and steel/metal industries, both for refractory and acid proof materials.

I am especially proud to be one of the developers of the Energy saving concept and sustainable designs for rotary kilns,  preheaters, ladles and other production units.

MY EXPERIENCE

In early years I worked as a bricklayer and helper. It was then my keen interest in refractories was formed, and I felt a desire to enhance my skills and knowledge about refractory linings.

After graduating from Karlstad Technical college (diploma in Engineering) I worked for some years as a refractory designer for Knight Industriteknik AB.

Since September 1999 and up till now I have been working for various refractory producing and installation companies (such as Megamet ab, Macon ab, Höganäs Borgestad ab) as a project leader and sales manager for pulp & paper, cement and steel markets in Sweden, Europe, CIS, America and Asia.

My professional experience also includes organization and control of large-scale turn-key installation projects and coordination with customs, product certifications and visa formalities outside EC.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Some of my achievements during my professional career are:

• Development of a double lining concept, selection of refractory materials and installation techniques for rotary kilns in order to reduce CO2 emissions and increase of production for various industries.

• Participation in the creation of the Energy saving concept (approved and applied by many cement producers), calculations, and corrosion protection design for the cement industry with the focus on carbon dioxide problems.

• New designs for torpedo, transmission/ transportation ladles and pig iron ladles aimed at longer refractory life and less drop time of steel temperature for the steel and metal industries.