Research

ECRA is a respected research body in the field of sustainable cement and concrete technology, acting proactively for its members.
 
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Research

ECRA is a respected research body in the field of sustainable cement and concrete technology, acting proactively for its members.
 
Overview

Seminars & Workshops

ECRA's seminar programme provides a range of pan-European seminars and workshops covering the issues of major importance to the cement industry.

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Seminars & Workshops

ECRA's seminar programme provides a range of pan-European seminars and workshops covering the issues of major importance to the cement industry.

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10.10.24 | 500 EUR | | online | OS24-02

Fuels of the Future

The cement industry is continuing its transition to a carbon-neutral industry. Various new technologies need to be developed that will have a significant impact on the clinker burning process. The cement industry, which is already less dependent on traditional fuels such as coal, gas or petcoke due to the early use of waste fuels, must now switch to carbon-neutral fuels. The availability, production, storage and use of future fuels are constantly being investigated and are likely to result in changes not only in kiln technology and burner types, but also in operational aspects and space requirements.


29.10.24 | 3250 EUR | | Düsseldorf

GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol Training

Become an expert in calculating the CO₂ emissions and energy consumption with the GCCA Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol (V3.1). This intensive 3-day on-site training, offered in collaboration with the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), provides a comprehensive understanding of the protocol and its practical application.


30.10.24 | 500 EUR | | online | OS24-03

Green markets and incentives for low carbon and near zero carbon cement, concrete and concrete buildings

A study by the Industrial Deep Decarbonisation Initiative (IDDI) aims to assess the current state of greenhouse gas accounting standards for steel, cement and concrete and to identify the key issues driving variability in reporting. It also makes recommendations on how standards can be updated to address these gaps and ultimately create a more consistent and reliable accounting system. A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) focuses on the implementation of policies to dramatically reduce CO₂ emissions from heavy industry in the G7 and beyond.


12.12.24 | 500 EUR | | online | OS24-04

Modern exhaust gas cleaning systems including CO₂ processing

The legal requirements to reduce emissions from cement plants challenge the cement industry to continuously improve its high level of environmental protection. With the entry into force of the revised European Industrial Emissions Directive and the Air Quality Directive, there is a strong focus on the further reduction of industrial emissions. In addition, emerging decarbonisation technologies require the adaptation or introduction of new technologies to clean exhaust gas streams from cement plants. Also, further emission reduction is an ongoing issue, particularly in relation to the legal framework that applies when alternative fuels/raw materials are used.