Question

In the wet process in the manufacturing of portland cement, argillaceous material is thoroughly mixed with water in _________

(a) Wash mill

(b) Ball mill

(c) Reverberatory furnace

(d) Blast furnace

The question was asked in exam.

I'd like to ask this question from Plain and Reinforced topic in portion Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Wash mill

For explanation: In the manufacturing of portland cement, the raw materials can be mixed either in dry conditions or in wet conditions. In the wet process, argillaceous material is thoroughly mixed with water in a wash mill while calcareous materials are crushed and stored in storage tanks.