This is the definitive reference for cement manufacturing. A ground-breaking work with 45 chapters of state-of-the-art information on cement manufacturing. Ten major divisions cover materials on: historical perspective on cement manufacturing, materials and fuels, preprocessing and kiln operation, finish milling and material handling, optimization and control, environment and energy, health and safety, analytical techniques, cement types, specifications, and properties, and future trends. This monumental work is the product of dozens of internationally renowned experts in the cement industry.