Shaft kiln groups 5-6 and 9-12 at the Honnetal lime works have been convert
ed to the CEMAT process control system. The skip hoist and horizontal troll
ey for feeding shaft kiln group 9-12 have been integrated into the system t
hrough a power recovery converter unit with high dynamic specifications. Th
e inclined hoists at shaft kiln group 5-6 have soft starts which minimizes
wear The CEMAT process control system developed by Siemens also contains th
e CEMAT-MIS management information system, teleservicing equipment for the
control system and a modern data backup scheme.