Welcome to ECRA!

The European Cement Research Academy (ECRA) conducts and supports research activities on the production of cement and its application in concrete and provides a comprehensive range of seminars and workshops covering the issues of major importance to the cement industry today.

With a membership of over 40 leading cement producers worldwide, ECRA’s mission is to advance innovation within the context of sustainable development and communicate the latest knowledge and research findings in cement and concrete technology.

About ECRA

Research

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

Overview

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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26.11.25 | 545 EUR | | online | OS25-05

Online Seminar "Modern cement grinding"

As cement producers continue to decrease the clinker factor and integrate new materials into production, efficient and flexible grinding technologies become increasingly important. In this ECRA seminar, you will learn about the newest trends and developments in cement grinding technology, gaining insights into further developed established technologies as well as new approaches in comminution equipment. You will explore how separate ultra-fine grinding and separation is evolving and understand how this approach enables unusual particle size distributions to fully utilise the hydraulic potential of various materials. Furthermore, you will learn about different ways of replacing clinker with SCM’s and the production of those.

10.12.25 | 545 EUR | | online | OS25-06

Online Seminar "State-of-the-art calciner technology"

In this online seminar, you will learn about the latest calciner designs with a focus on gasification and pre-combustion of alternative fuels. You will explore how calciner operation influences NOₓ and CO emissions and how alternative fuels can be fed at several firing points at different temperature levels. You will gain insights into physical criteria (e.g., particle size) and chemical criteria (e.g., chlorine, sulphur, alkali, phosphate content) that are relevant for selecting alternative fuels, as these factors impact kiln operation and emissions. The seminar will provide an overview of state-of-the-art calciner concepts, the use of alternative fuels, and strategies for controlling NOₓ and CO emissions through fuel, air, or meal staging. You will also learn about current thermal pre-treatment systems for the burning or gasification of alternative fuels, including different concepts.