Abstract
Sintering operations in steelmaking is one of the main sources of production of PCDD (polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins), PCDF (polychlorinated dibenzo-furans), NOx, and SOx. The precise operating conditions through which a reduction of greenhouse emissions is described and analyzed by experimental-numerical approach. The goal is the recognition of optimized design as a function of the strong reduction of dioxins, furans, NOx, and SOx coupled with high productivity of the plant. Following the proposed approach, it was possible to reduce the emissions close to the legal limits with a high level of productivity and efficiency of the plant.
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Cavaliere, P., Perrone, A. (2016). Dangerous Emissions Control and Reduction in Sinter Plants. In: Cavaliere, P. (eds) Ironmaking and Steelmaking Processes. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-39529-6_3
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