Seminar and workshop ACI Sherbrooke

About The Event

Join us for a two‑part event at the Université de Sherbrooke on June 11th, presented in collaboration with the American Concrete Institute and Malvern Panalytical, featuring a technical seminar and an XRD‑focused workshop. Seminar overview: Driving Efficiency and Decarbonization in Cement with Particle Size, XRF, and XRD Analysis What you will learn: Key analytical techniques o Particle size analysis (laser diffraction) o Elemental analysis (XRF) o Mineralogical analysis (XRD) Industry challenges: o Reducing CO₂ emissions from clinker production o Managing raw material variability and alternative fuels o Balancing compliance with cost optimization From measurement to process control: o Role of chemistry, mineralogy, and particle size in cement performance o Use of real-time and at-line measurements o Importance of representative sampling Driving plant performance: o Optimizing grinding efficiency and energy consumption o Improving combustion and kiln stability o Enhancing product quality and consistency Why attend: o Gain practical insights to reduce variability and energy usage o Learn how to increase throughput while lowering CO₂ emissions o Understand the value of combining multiple analytical techniques Workshop details: XRD-Focused Session (HighScore) Key topics covered: During this workshop, participants will explore: o Fundamentals of crystallography o Sample preparation techniques for powder XRD o Overview and use of diffraction databases o Phase identification techniques and diffractogram interpretation o Introduction to semi-quantitative methods and amorphous phase quantification Why attend: This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently interpret XRD data and optimize your workflows using HighScore, from basic concepts to more advanced analytical approaches.