The impact of Nikola Tesla on the cement industry

Abstract

Nikola Tesla was perhaps the greatest inventor/engineer the world has known since the time of Leonardo da Vinci. Similar to da Vinci, Tesla's work was revolutionary, and Tesla's work was forgotten by the time his work was fully developed by others. Tesla was awarded the original patents that established the foundation for generating, delivering and utilizing the electricity used in the cement industry. Other patents of Tesla established the foundation for monitoring and controlling the equipment used in modern cement plants. In addition to the impact on the production facilities, the demand for cement increased worldwide as a result of Tesla's patents. Finally, Tesla's life work provides inspiration for those who are solving the technical challenges that the cement industry faces today and will face tomorrow.