Environmental impact
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Recovery of Iron from Tailings with Fluidized Magnetization Roasting Followed by Magnetic Separation
Shuai Yuan, Yanjun Li
In order to improve recovery efficiency of iron minerals from iron ore tailings and to reduce its associated environmental pollution, this article investigated the reducing roasting of iron ore tailings in a laboratory fluidized magnetization roasting reactor to optimize the roasting method and conditions. The examined parameters included roasting temperature, roasting time, and reducing atmospher
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Thriveni Thenepalli, Ramakrishna Chilakala
Heap leaching is a low-cost technology used in industrial mining to recover precious metals such as gold and uranium, along with several other highly sought after metals like copper, from their primary resources (ores and minerals). For many decades, there has been a growing demand for heap leaching due to its environmental benefits. Heap leaching provides mining operators with a benign, effective
Analysis of copper losses throughout wea
Dragana Ivšić-Bajčeta, Željko Kamberović
The previous inadequate treatment of off-gas in RTB Bor in Serbia has resulted in serious pollution of the environment and the possibly high losses of copper through the effluent flows. The project of New Copper Smelter RTB Bor, besides the new flash smelting furnace (FSF) and the reconstruction of Pierce-Smith converter (PSC), includes more effective effluent treatment. Paper presents an analysis
Renewable and non-renewable energy shocks and environmental sustainability in Nigeria: a nonlinear analysis
Azeezat Quadri Ibrahim, Musa Ilias Biala
Despite Nigeria’s simultaneous reliance on fossil fuels for growth and efforts to promote renewable energy, there is limited understanding of whether shocks to these contrasting energy sources influence environmental sustainability in asymmetric ways. This study examines whether positive and negative changes in renewable and non-renewable energy consumption have differing effects on environmental
2026 Arancibia Zuniga Copper recovery from mining waste leaching review
Agustín Arancibia-Zúñiga, Bastián Cornejo-Kunz
Mining activities generate large volumes of waste that pose both environmental liabilities and potential secondary resource value. A significant fraction of these materials still contains recoverable copper, making leaching a promising strategy for reprocessing and valorization, given the natural decline in ore grade. This study presents a PRISMA-based systematic review of recent literature on lea
2014 S.P. du Preez Cr VI Generation During Flaring of CO Rich Off Gas from Closed Ferrochromium Submerged Arc Furnaces s11663 014 0244 3
S.P. DU PREEZ, J.P. BEUKES
Ferrochromium (FeCr) is crucial for the production of stainless steel, yet during its production, small amounts of Cr(VI) are unintentionally formed, particularly during the flaring of CO-rich off-gas from closed submerged arc furnaces (SAF). This study aimed to quantify the formation of Cr(VI) during this process. A laboratory-scale simulation using a vertical tube furnace was conducted to invest
Recycling routes of lithium‑ion batteries: A critical review of the development status, the process performance, and life‑cycle environmental impacts
Ronja Wagner‑Wenz, Anke Weidenkaff
This review examines the status of development, process performance and life cycle environmental impact of the three major recycling routes for lithium ion batteries and considers the impact of changes in legislation in the European Union (EU). Today, new lithium‑ion battery‑recycling technologies are under development while a change in the legal requirements for recycling targets is under way. Th
2022 Gao Tian ming Lithium extraction from hard rock lithium ores spodumene lepidolite zinnwaldite petalite Technology resou cg2022088
Gao, Tian ming; Fan, Na
This study investigates the extraction of lithium from various hard rock lithium ores, namely spodumene, lepidolite, zinnwaldite, and petalite, focusing on the technological, resource-related, environmental, and cost aspects. The objective is to provide a comprehensive analysis of current lithium extraction methods and their implications. Using a systematic review methodology, the authors compiled
Process Simulation and Life Cycle Assessment of Ceramic Pigment Production: A Case Study of Green Cr2O3
Olympios Alifieris, Dimitrios Katsourinis
This study presents a combined process modeling—Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach for the evaluation of green Cr2O3 ceramic pigments production. Pigment production is associated with high calcination temperatures, achieved through the combustion of fossil fuels. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate its environmental impact with regards to energy requirements and CO2 emissions. Initially, a pr
End of life solar photovoltaic panels A review of current recyc 2026 Next M
W.K.P.G.N. Charuni, I.H.D. Seneviratne
The rapid global expansion of solar photovoltaic (PV) installations is generating an end-of-life (EoL) waste stream that may pose environmental and health risks. In many countries, the lack of recycling methods and limited collection capacity leads to landfilling, which releases heavy metals and harmful particles into soil, water, and ecosystems. These contaminants can bioaccumulate through the fo
Mechanical chemical thermal barrier biodegradability and ant 2026 Next M
Ibrahim Kikomeko, Vianney Andrew Yiga
The increasing environmental impact from using conventional petroleum-based plastics has led to attention and research interest into plant polysaccharide-based bioplastics as a sustainable alternative. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the current progress in bioplastics obtained from plant polysaccharides, focusing on their synthesis and modification techniques, how these technique
The Current Process for the Recycling of Spent Lithium Ion Batteries
Li-Feng Zhou, Dongrun Yang
With the growing demand for lithium ion batteries in the electric vehicle industry, the issue of waste management, recycling, and reuse of spent lithium ion batteries has become critical. This paper aims to review the current processes and technologies involved in recycling these batteries, which primarily consist of transition metal oxides or phosphates, aluminum, copper, and harmful organic elec
Electrochemical Approaches for the Recovery of Metals from Electronic Waste: A Critical Review
Varun Rai, Daobin Liu
Electronic waste (e-waste) management and recycling are gaining significant attention due to the presence of precious, critical, or strategic metals combined with the associated environmental burden of recovering metals from natural mines. Metal recovery from e-waste is being prioritized in metallurgical extraction owing to the fast depletion of natural mineral ores and the limited geographical av
Molten salt electrolysis and room temperature ionic liquid electrochemical processes for refining rare earth metals: Environmental and economic performance comparison
Jesús R. Pérez-Cardona, Tai-Yuan Huang
This study investigates the environmental and economic performance of molten salt electrolysis and room temperature ionic liquid electrochemical processes for refining rare earth metals. The objective is to provide a comprehensive comparison between these two advanced technologies in terms of their sustainability and overall cost-effectiveness. A detailed analysis was conducted, including life cyc
An Ex-ante LCA Study of Rare Earth Extraction from NdFeB Magnet Scrap Using Molten Salt Electrolysis
Rita Schulze, Aida Abbasalizadeh
A new recycling process for the extraction of rare earths from neodymium–iron–boron (NdFeB) magnet scrap is being developed, based on the direct extraction of rare earths from end-of-life magnet material in a molten fluoride electrolysis bath. Rare earths are required in their metallic form for the production of new NdFeB magnets, and the suggested process achieves this through a single step. The
LCA FOR MANUFACTURING AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Gijs Krekel, Julian Suer
Purpose To decarbonize steel production, many European steelmakers are actively transitioning towards the Direct Reduction – Electric Arc Furnace (DR-EAF) route. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on the DR-EAF route across multiple impact categories. The relative significance of impact categories and trade-offs to Blast Furnace – Basic Oxygen Furnace
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KAYULA BANGULA Lorack
Les batteries nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) sont connues pour leur utilisation dans divers domaines en raison de leur capacité à supporter des conditions extrêmes. Cet article vise à examiner les principes électrochimiques sous-jacents au fonctionnement des batteries Ni-Cd, y compris les rôles de l'électrode positive (NiOOH), de l'électrode négative (Cd) et de l'électrolyte (KOH) pendant la décharge. À t
KALAU ITOND MÉCHACK BAC 2 MET TECHNO BATT 2
KALAU ITOND, C.T RUMBU KAYIMBU
La batterie plomb-acide est l'une des technologies de stockage électrochimique les plus anciennes, utilisée dans de nombreuses applications industrielles. L'objectif de cette étude est de présenter le fonctionnement de la batterie plomb-acide, en se concentrant sur sa réaction de décharge et sur les pratiques de maintenance et de sécurité à adopter. La méthodologie comprend l'examen de la réaction
Green Engineered Polymers: Solvent Free, Room-Temperature Polymerization of Monomer From a Renewable Resource, Without Utilizing Initiator.
Lucas Niedner, Gergely Kali
To abolish the bad reputation of synthetic polymer chemistry, we aimed to produce green polymers in an environmentally friendly way. It is also essential to bypass the application of components from fossil resources; those are not only polluting but also expensive. In this paper, we polymerized a terpene using UV triggered reversible-deactivation radical polymerization, in bulk, eliminating the ne
Environmentally Benign Solvents in Organic Synthesis: Current Topics
Carlos Kleber Z. Andrade, Luana M. Alves
Organic solvents are extensively used in organic synthesis and for this reason they are a matter of much concern due to characteristics such as: high flammability, volatility, hazardness, and toxicity. Thus the search for environmentally benign substitutes for organic solvents has recently gained more attention in view of the increasing importance of Green Chemistry. In this review, recent develop
Electrochemical Processing and Materials
Giovanni Zangaria, Yasuhiro Fukunaka
The advancement of energy technology is vital for societal development and well-being, with historical transitions from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles marking significant energy utilization shifts. The Industrial Revolution showcased the potential of harnessing energy and raw materials, leading to increased human productivity and urbanization. However, this transition also resulted in the overrel
Electrochemical Engineering for Commodit
C. Barthelemy, S. Bouvet
With the projected addition of 2 billion inhabitants on earth by 2050, the extraction of commodity metals is expected to grow significantly. This article aims to analyze the current state of metal production, focusing on iron, aluminum, and copper, in the context of increasing global population and environmental concerns. The methodology involved a review of production statistics and market realit
Bioleaching of Metals from Wastes of Pho
Akmaral U. Issayeva, Radosław Pankiewicz
Phosphorus-containing wastes formed after the production of phosphorus fertilizers in Shymkent, due to intensive urbanization were within the city limits and for reason of processes of water-wind erosion began to pose a serious threat to the environment and the population of the city. It was found that the formation of the fractional composition of wastes was influenced by the conditions of proces
Journal of Powder Metallurgy and Mining
Vasant Kumar R, Jiakuan Yang
This study explores the reactions between lead compounds and carboxylic acids in the context of lead recovery from secondary sources, emphasizing the significance of establishing efficient recovery methodologies. The objective was to investigate the chemical interactions and the efficiency of lead recovery techniques involving carboxylic acids, highlighting the potential environmental and economic
Uranium mining in Portugal: a review of the environmental legacies of the largest mines and environmental and human health impacts
R. Pereira, S. Barbosa
The history of uranium mining in Portugal during almost one century has followed international demand peaks of both radium and uranium, driven by medical, military, and civil applications. Following a price drop in the 1980s, mining activities decreased and ceased in 2001, presenting the current challenge of addressing the environmental legacies left by abandoned uranium mines, primarily located i
Evaluating top soil trace element pollution in the vicinity of a cement plant and a former open-cast uranium mine in central Argentina
Gonzalo M. A. Bermudez, Mónica Moreno
Heavy metals are especially dangerous due to their persistence and toxicity, with soils acting as sinks for these toxic elements. This study aims to identify the levels and sources of heavy metal contamination in agricultural and residential areas around Córdoba, Argentina, and to evaluate the enrichment of total and HCl-extracted heavy metals. We collected ninety-four topsoil samples from the reg
Waste Rock Characterisation versus the Actual Seepage Water Quality
Teemu Karlsson, Päivi Kauppila
Proper characterisation is needed to predict the long term behaviour of mine waste material and to successfully close a waste facility. The objective of this study was to compare the performance of commonly used prediction methods with the actual seepage water quality from closed or active mine sites. This was carried out by characterising waste rock material and seepage waters from seven mine sit
USE OF STEEL SLAG TO NEUTRALIZE ACID MINE DRAINAGE (AMD) IN SULFIDIC MATERIAL FROM A URANIUM MINE
Camila Marcon de Carvalho Leite, Luisa Poyares Cardoso
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is one of the main environmental impacts caused by mining. Thus, innovative mitigation strategies should be exploited to neutralize acidity and prevent mobilization of trace elements in AMD. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of steel slag to mitigate acid mine drainage in sulfidic material from a uranium mine, as an alternative to limestone. Increasing do
Suitability of static tests for acid rock drainage assessment of mine waste rock
MARJA LIISA RÄISÄNEN, PÄIVI M. KAUPPILA
In the present study, eight rock samples were analysed using a modified acid-base accounting (ABA) test and the net acid generation (NAG) test to evaluate their suitability for assessing acid rock drainage (ARD) potential of mine waste. The results indicated that rocks with low sulphide-S (0.1–0.4 %) and carbonate mineral contents (≤ 0.2 %) classified as 'potentially acid generating' due to insuff
Performance Evaluation of Waste Materials for the Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage to Remove Heavy Metals and Sulfate
Satish Chandra Bhuyan, Subrat Kumar Bhuyan
Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) poses a significant environmental challenge in the mining sector, characterized by low pH and high concentrations of pollutants, particularly sulphate and heavy metals. This research evaluates the effectiveness of various low-cost waste materials, such as fly ash, metallurgical slag, zero-valent iron (ZVI), cement kiln dust (CKD), and organic waste, in treating AMD. The co
GEOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE AT THE SMOLNÍK DEPOSIT (SLOVAK REPUBLIC)
Andrea Šlesárová, Josef Zeman
The attenuation of mining activity in the Slovak Republic that started in 1989 led to the extensive closing of deposits using wet conservation, i.e. flooding. Negative effects of AMD can be observed mainly in the localities where sulphide ores and sulphide-containing raw materials used to be mined. The Smolník deposit is one of the historically best-known and richest Cu-Fe ore deposits in the Slov
GENERATION OF ACID DRAINAGE IN AN URANIUM ORE DEPOSIT
S.N. Groudev, T. Mitrov
The mining operations in the uranium deposit Curilo were concluded in 1990, but since then, the site has posed a persistent issue with acid drainage waters. These waters, characterized by a low pH, typically ranging from 2 to 3, contain significant levels of pollutants including uranium, radium, toxic heavy metals, arsenic, and sulfates, often exceeding permissible limits by 2-5 times. Acid draina
Evaluation of acid mine drainage kinetics in the lead-zinc mine
Jovana Galjak, Jelena Đokić
In this paper the comparative results of on-site analysis and modelling of the mechanisms and kinetics of the mining waters in the ore deposit Crnac are presented. The research process included hydrogeology explorations on aquifer types, ground water occurrences, and the process of the surface water penetration considering the rock porosity on the confined-bed. The mineralogy and microstructure an
Evaluating waste rock mineralogy and microtexture during kinetic testing for improved acid rock drainage prediction
Anita Parbhakar-Fox, Bernd Lottermoser
This study integrates detailed mineralogical and microtextural analyses of waste rock with the results of standard kinetic test procedures to identify the mineralogical changes that influence leachate chemistry over time. The integration of mineralogy and texture provides the opportunity for improved mine waste management strategies and acid rock drainage (ARD) prediction. Waste rock material from
Assessment of the acid mine drainage potential of waste rocks at the Ak-Sug porphyry Cu-Mo deposit
Natalya Abrosimova, Olga Gaskova
This investigation was conducted using waste rock materials from the Ak-Sug porphyry Cu-Mo deposit, which is located in the northeastern region of the Tuva republic in Russia. To predict the formation of acid mine drainage, the waste rocks were investigated using X-ray fluorescence with synchrotron radiation spectroscopy (XRF-SR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), microscopy, and aqueous leaching
Assessing the acidic potential of waste rock in the Akara gold mine, Thailand
C. Changul, Chakkaphan Sutthirat
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is the environmental issue that generates the greatest public concern regarding the mining industry. Thus, characterization of mine waste rock according to acid generation potential is necessary for mining operations to ensure proper waste rock storage and to avoid future adverse environmental effects. Therefore, this study was conducted to estimate the potential of AMD ge
A Test of Two Methods for Waste Rock Drainage Quality Prediction: Aqua Regia Extraction and Single‑addition Net‑acid Generation Test Leachate Analysis
Teemu Karlsson, Lena Alakangas
The mobility of contaminants from mine waste can be assessed using different extraction methods. Aqua regia (AR) extraction is the most commonly used method in Finland. Another method is the analysis of leachate from net acid generation (NAG) tests, primarily designed for acid production potential assessment. This study investigated the performance of single-addition NAG test leachate analysis and
Acid mine drainage: an assessment of kinetic tests for predicting acid generation from the waste rock of the Osamu Utsumi Mine
Adriana T rópia de Abreu, W.A. Shuller
Acid mine drainage results from the oxidation of sulfide-bearing rocks when they are exposed to atmospheric conditions, leading to the generation of sulfuric acid and acidic waters. This environmental issue escalates when surrounding rocks lack the ability to neutralize the acidity, resulting in low pH conditions that exacerbate the leaching of metals and metalloids into the environment, adversely
Energy and Exergy Analyses of Different
Mazin Obaidat, Ahmed Al-Ghandoor
This paper examines and compares different aluminum reduction technologies found in the literature as alternatives to the current Hall–Heroult technology. The main inefficiencies in the current Hall–Heroult technology were identified and the advantages of the different proposed technologies over the Hall–Heroult technology were determined. The comparison between the different technologies, namely
Status of the Alcoa Carbothermic Aluminum Project
Christina Viklund White, Øyvind Mikkelsen
Significant resources have been spent throughout the years in the investigation of production of aluminum by carbothermic reduction. Due to the technological challenges involved, the efforts have not yet resulted in a commercial process. An initiative to overcome issues that prevented previous attempts to succeed was taken by Alcoa through the Advanced Reactor Process. The research program has res
Nickel cadmium batteries effect of elect
C. A. Nogueira, F. Margarido
This study investigates the acid leaching process of nickel-cadmium (Ni–Cd) batteries, focusing on the effect of electrode phase composition. The objective was to analyze how variations in the phase composition influence the efficiency of leaching, aiming to improve waste management practices for these batteries. A systematic methodology was employed, involving the collection of various electrode
Electrodeposition of Alloys Coatings fro
Paulo S. da Silva, Jose M. Maciel
The significant rise in the use of electrical and electronic equipment has led to a corresponding increase in the production of waste batteries, which pose an environmental hazard due to their heavy metal content. This study aims to explore the feasibility of recovering precious metals from spent batteries through an innovative approach involving the electrodeposition of alloy coatings from electr
A Review on Nickel Recovery of Batteries
Jaqueline Tomasini Orth, Andreia Cristina Furtado
There is a growing concern about the environmental impacts that batteries can cause if there is no correct destination at the time of disposal. Therefore, this article presents a review on the recovery of nickel and metals that are contained in batteries through chemical processes. With this study, it is possible to better understand how some processes available for nickel restoration work and, af
DETERMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPAC
Konrad Zajkowski, Serghei Scaticailov
The article discusses the problem of the determination of savings on active energy as a result of a reactive power compensation. Statutory guidance on the required energy audit to obtain white certificates in the European Union was followed. The paper presents a detailed analytical method and estimation method taking into account the impact on the line, transformer, and generator. The effect of re
Environmental Impact of Soil Pollution with Toxic Elements from the Lead And Zinc Mine at Gyo ¨ngyo ¨soroszi (Hungary)
Gabriella Mathe-Gaspar, Emese Sipter
Toxic elements from the lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) mine at Gyo ¨ngyo ¨soroszi (Northeast Hungary) cause pollution and potential risk to the ecosystem and human health. The aim of this work was to determine the contamination level at two sites planted with willow (Salix sp. L.) and corn (Zea mays L.) along the Toka valley, to evaluate soil quality by biological and biochemical parameters, and to asses
Ecotoxicological and health risk assessment of toxic metals and metalloids burdened soil due to anthropogenic influence
Omobolaji O. Afolabi, Elekwachi Walib
Landfill areas are among the most common anthropogenically contaminated sites in developing countries, exacerbated by urbanization leading to increased waste generation. This study aimed to assess the environmental risks associated with nine toxic metals—Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Copper (Cu), Cobalt (Co), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), and Lead (Pb)—in an abandoned landfi
Utilisation of municipal solid wastes for mortar production
C.A. Sikalidis, A.A Zabaniotou
In this study we examined the thermal co-processing of municipal solid waste (MSW) and other raw materials needed for the production of clinker, and consequently of mortar, without causing environmental problems. The technique is related to a method of manufacturing mortar by firing at high temperature a mixture of mineral raw materials (limestone, clayey materials, silicates and iron oxides) toge
Waste from the coal extraction process a
N. Quaranta, M. Caligaris
During mineral mining, huge quantities of waste are produced, which are typically disposed of in the open air, leading to significant environmental concerns. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of utilizing waste from the coal extraction process as raw material in the construction industry. The waste materials, specifically the sterile fraction, were characterized and processed accordin
Utilization of solid wastes in construct
Md. Safiuddin, Mohd Zamin Jumaat
The main objective of this study is to investigate the potential use of various solid wastes for producing construction materials. This paper is based on a comprehensive review of available literature on construction materials, including different kinds of solid wastes. Traditional methods for producing construction materials rely on valuable natural resources, while industrial and urban managemen
A Review on Potential of Utilizing Metal
P. K. Jain, R. K. Agarwal
This exploration work is an effort to develop the awareness and importance of industrial waste management and its utilization in a productive manner in the construction industry. In today’s more environmentally-conscious world, a responsible approach to the environment involves increasing the use of by-products of one industry, typically disposed of as waste, as raw materials for another. Traditio
Reuse of iron ore mineral wastes in civi
Mohan Y ellishetty, Vanda Karpe
To make mining activities more eco-friendly, it is important to conduct mining operations in a manner that is more environmentally friendly, economically feasible and socially acceptable. The volume of solid waste generated, including tailings from mineral processing activities, is one of the main pollution concerns in the mining industry. In the tiny state of Goa (India), it is becoming increasin
Mineral processing and characterization
A. B. C., D. E. F.
Commercial coal production in the southern region of Brazil has been occurring since the beginning of the twentieth century. Due to the geological characteristics of the region, large amounts of solid wastes are generated. The aim of this work was to evaluate the use of coal waste to produce concrete paving blocks. A procedure to process the coal waste with the purpose of reducing the sulfur conte
Geotechnical research regarding the use
VICTOR ARAD, NICOLAE ILIAŞ
The extractive activity and processing of useful mineral substances results in a significant amount of mining waste, in the form of mineral waste. According to European statistical institutions, mining and quarrying in Europe generates over 50% of total industrial waste. Most of this waste is stored in dumps and ponds. The processing of solid mineral tailings and the production of economically usa
Recovery of Mining Wastes in Building Materials: A Review
Alinabiwe Nyamuhanga Ally, Manjia Marcelline Blanche
The use of materials from waste in buildings compensates for the lack of natural resources, solves the problem of waste management, and provides an alternative technique for protection of the environment. This review assesses mining waste in concrete as a substitute for aggregates and cement; in fired bricks as a substitute for soil; and in road backfill as a substitute for soil. It reviews some m
Overview of solar technologies for elect
Jessica Settino, Tonio Sant
The efficient use of local renewable energy sources is a key factor to reach the EU's targets on climate change and renewable energy. In this review, the available technologies to convert solar energy into electrical and thermal energy are investigated. Photovoltaic panels, thermal collectors, heat pumps, solar cooling and energy storage systems are analyzed with a particular attention to their ma
A review on Solar Thermal Energy
Vipul M. Patel, Gautam J. Ghodasara
This review explores the potential of solar thermal energy as a sustainable power source. The objective is to analyze the advantages of solar thermal systems compared to conventional energy technologies and other renewable sources. The methodology involves examining various types of solar energy technologies, emphasizing the importance of thermal collectors. Results indicate that solar thermal pow
Title of the Book THERMAL ENERGY PLANTS
Prof. Dr. Vojin Grkovic, Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Jovanovic
The book provides a comprehensive examination of thermal energy plants, highlighting their classification, energy definitions, and key processes. It aims to elucidate the mechanisms of thermal power generation through detailed discussions on combustion, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics within thermal power systems. Employing a methodical approach, the authors analyze various thermodynamic cycles,
State of the Art Gas Cleaning and Utilization for BOF Gases: Operational Results and Benefits
Thomas Germershausen, Christian Fröhling
Worldwide BOF-based steel plants are faced with demanding environmental requests and rising energy costs. The objective of this study is to assess the operational results of cleaning technologies for primary gases from BOF through extensive field measurements at existing gas cleaning plants. The methodology includes benchmarking data from various BOF plants globally, focusing on the direct relatio
Carbon dioxide sequestration by mineral
W.J.J. Huijgen, R.N.J. Comans
In order to prevent CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere rising to unacceptable levels, carbon dioxide can be separated from flue gas and subsequently sequestrated through various technologies. Among these, mineral CO2 sequestration offers a route where CO2 is chemically stored in solid carbonates via the carbonation of minerals. Utilizing mineral feedstock rich in alkaline earth silicates, such a
Magnetic mould casting technical review
Nitin Kumar Chauhan, Abhilash Singh
Casting is a critical manufacturing process utilized in numerous industries, influencing the properties of the produced items. This paper addresses the urgent need for innovation in casting techniques to minimize lead-time, reduce production costs while maintaining quality, and lessen environmental impacts. We present magnetic mould casting (MMC) as a promising alternative to traditional casting m