ChinaManufacturing2024 – ongoingAnhui Conch Cement
Yungong AI kiln-process optimization
Conch's kiln model reduced free-lime variation by 10%, according to Huawei
Problem
Kiln settings depended on operator experience, while firing consumed substantial energy.
Approach
Conch and Huawei developed Yungong using process knowledge and production data. The model analyzed kiln conditions and dynamically optimized operating parameters.
Results
10%reduction in free-lime standard deviation, per Huawei
1%further reduction in standard coal consumption from a level-1 energy-efficiency baseline, per Huawei
Takeaway
The reported results covered both clinker consistency and fuel consumption.
Categories
- Size
- Large enterprise
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Business function
- Production and quality
- Innovation type
- Process innovation
- AI technology
- Predictive analytics and MLOptimization
- Adoption
- Partner co-development
- Evidence
- Vendor case study
Sources
Source summaries
[1]Huawei2026
Huawei described Conch's kiln optimization and dated model work to 2024. It reported 10% lower free-lime standard deviation and 1% lower standard coal consumption.
Full details are in the original sources.
Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026