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Paul Iverson, SABIA, outlines the optimisation techniques set to enable cement producers to get the most value out of their PGNAA systems and realise the benefits of bulk material analysis technology.
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rompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) is a powerful analytical technology that has been used at cement plants worldwide to substantially improve quality control. Continuous improvements of PGNAA equipment have enabled better compensation for highly variable manufacturing processes
than ever before. However, it is important to remember that PGNAA remains bound by the laws of physics and is not a ‘plug-and-play’ technology. The following guidelines help optimise the performance of PGNAA in a cement process but are all not necessarily required to realise the benefits of this bulk material analysis technology.
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