Cement Production and Packaging
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of diseases related to poor protection against dust exposure?

  • Regular usage of personal protective equipment (correct)
  • Poor housekeeping
  • Lack of availability of personal protective equipment
  • Lack of dust collection systems

    • What are the three main ways that people can be exposed to dust?

  • Ingestion, skin absorption, and inhalation (correct)
  • Ingestion, skin absorption, and eye absorption
  • Ingestion, eye absorption, and inhalation
  • Skin absorption, eye absorption, and inhalation

    • How does pollution from cement making contribute to dust pollution?

  • Contaminating water sources
  • Impairing air quality and visibility (correct)
  • Causing soil degradation
  • Contributing to waste water run-off

    • What can happen when dust contaminates water?

    <p>It can have a negative impact on human health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause contamination of groundwater or river water supplies?

    <p>Poor land management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the problem of soil degradation in places with an increasing population?

    <p>Building and urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some factors that can affect the exposure to dust-related diseases?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can poor land management result in?

    <p>Soil erosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the causes of dust pollution in relation to cement making?

    <p>Waste water run-off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some causes of diseases related to poor protection against dust exposure?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to dust-related diseases?

    <p>Proper usage of personal protective equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the effects of dust pollution caused by cement making?

    <p>Impaired air quality and visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to the problem of soil degradation in places with an increasing population?

    <p>Poor land management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has experienced a substantial increase in cement production, from less than 2 million metric tonnes in 1990 to over 28 million metric tonnes in 2013?

    <p>Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two major ingredients in cement?

    <p>Lime and clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major cement manufacturer in Nigeria?

    <p>Ashaka Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary raw material used in cement production?

    <p>Iron ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's total CO2 emissions does the cement sector generate?

    <p>5-8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an environmental issue associated with the cement industry?

    <p>Fossil fuel consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some social issues related to the cement industry?

    <p>Land acquisition conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the largest cement producer in the world?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected global cement production in 2020?

    <p>4.1 billion metric tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the largest cement industry in West Africa?

    <p>Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is the largest cement producer in Nigeria and West Africa?

    <p>Dangote Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine is used to initially crush the limestone and additives in the cement crusher section?

    <p>Jaw crusher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the discharged raw mix in the cement crusher section?

    <p>30% clay and 70% limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the multi-stage cyclone in the raw mill section?

    <p>To separate gases and fine materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary heat source used in the kiln section?

    <p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative impact of cement production on the environment?

    <p>Alteration of local biodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary components of cement?

    <p>Lime and silica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a bucket elevator in cement production?

    <p>Dividing material into fine and coarse products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of dust emissions in the cement industry?

    <p>Transportation of clinker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the study mentioned in the text?

    <p>To analyze the impact of HSE and compliance on Nigeria's Cement productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What research methodology will be employed in the study?

    <p>Literature review, semi-structured interviews, and comparison of findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be covered in Chapter 2 of the dissertation?

    <p>A review of recent literature on the main research topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the study mentioned in the text?

    <p>To reveal the impact of HSE and compliance on Nigeria's Cement productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary raw material used in cement production?

    <p>Silica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the causes of dust pollution in relation to cement making?

    <p>Use of alternative raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to the problem of soil degradation in places with an increasing population?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some social issues related to the cement industry?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major environmental issue associated with the cement industry?

    <p>Noise pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been the percentage increase in cement production in Nigeria from 1990 to 2013?

    <p>Over 1300%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major cement manufacturer in Nigeria?

    <p>Ashaka Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the world's second-largest cement manufacturer?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern for the cement industry in terms of worker health and safety?

    <p>Exposure to dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some potential health risks faced by cement industry workers?

    <p>Respiratory diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of risk assessment in the cement manufacturing process?

    <p>To protect worker health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of dust-related diseases?

    <p>Exposure concentration and duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main ways that people can be exposed to dust?

    <p>Ingestion, skin absorption, and inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can pollution of water by cement making lead to?

    <p>Contamination of groundwater or river water supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative effect of cement production on the environment?

    <p>Alteration of living things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary raw material used for cement production?

    <p>Limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component that gives cement its distinctive grey color?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of dust emissions in the cement industry?

    <p>Transportation of clinker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which machine is used to further reduce the particle size of the crushed material in the Cement Crusher Section?

    <p>Impact crusher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the diaphragm in the Raw Mill Section?

    <p>To separate the coarse and fine products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the multi-cyclone in the Raw Mill Section?

    <p>To separate gases and fine materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary heat source used in the Kiln Section?

    <p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of the study mentioned in the text?

    <p>To analyse the role that the Cement industry plays in the growth of the world economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the study's research methodology?

    <p>To evaluate the effects of HSE and compliance on cement productivity in Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be covered in Chapter 2 of the dissertation?

    <p>The background, terms, ideas, and perspectives associated with the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the literature review in the study?

    <p>To provide the initial viewpoints that will be taken into account and contested later on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major environmental issue associated with the cement industry?

    <p>Noise pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected global cement production in 2020?

    <p>More than 30 million metric tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some social issues related to the cement industry?

    <p>Lack of job opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country is the largest cement producer in the world?

    <p>China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected global cement production in 2020?

    <p>4.1 billion metric tonnes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country has the largest cement industry in West Africa?

    <p>Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company is the largest cement producer in Nigeria and West Africa?

    <p>Dangote Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of dust-related diseases?

    <p>Exposure concentration and duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can pollution of water by cement making lead to?

    <p>Contamination of groundwater or river water supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the problem of soil degradation in places with an increasing population?

    <p>Building, urbanization, and human activities on land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chamber in the raw mill is responsible for fine grinding of the raw mix?

    <p>Grinding chamber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the electrostatic precipitator in the raw mill section?

    <p>To separate fine materials from the gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary fuel used in the main burner rotary kiln?

    <p>Natural gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the grate cooler in the kiln section?

    <p>To cool hot clinker discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative impact of cement production on the environment?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary raw material used for cement production?

    <p>Limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What temperature is required to form the clinker in the cement manufacturing process?

    <p>1400°C to 1600°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major environmental concerns associated with cement production?

    <p>Air pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential health hazard in the cement manufacturing process?

    <p>Water contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the rise in cement consumption in developing nations?

    <p>Infrastructure development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of carbon emissions in the cement industry?

    <p>Burning of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the environmental and social issues associated with cement production?

    <p>GHG emissions and employee safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of the study mentioned in the text?

    <p>To advocate for HSE best practises that boost Lafarge Nigeria's cement production's productivity, which enhances the organization's reputation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method will be used to gather different perspectives on the topic in the study?

    <p>Semi-structured interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the literature review in the study?

    <p>To serve as the foundation for the remaining research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be compared and contrasted in the study to identify recurring themes or new arguments?

    <p>The results of the literature review and semi-structured interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

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