2018 Target Operating Hours in Cement industry

S.No. Department Operating hrs/Day
1. Mines* 10
2. Crusher* 10
3. Raw Mill (Ball mill, VRM) 21
Raw mill (Roller press) 20
4. Coal mill (Ball mill, VRM) 21
5. Kiln 24
6. Cement Mill

(Ball mill, VRM + Horrow mill) 21
Cement mill (Roller press) 20
7. Packing Machine 15

* 2% Handling losses and 15% safety margin should be considered while
sizing Mines and Crusher.