RECYCLING OF FERROCHROME FURNACE BAGFILTER DUST AT SAMANCOR CHROME - A SUCCESS STORY

Authors

  • P. Language Billiton Process Research, PO Box 658, Krugersdorp
  • F.O. Schmidt Ferrometals Division of Samancor, Private Bag X7228, Witbank
  • J. van Blerk Middelburg Ferrochrome Division ofSamancor, Private Bag X251846, Middelburg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/caj/2000/10/5.7095

Abstract

The recycling offerrochrome bagfilter dust is examined as an alternative to disposal. A briefoverview is given on the history ofbagfilter dust handling and force influencing current and future dust handling strategy. A rationale for the selection ofthe pin agglomerator is given, and after discussing the theoretical aspects ofrecycling, the practical experience with the pin agglomerator is related. The paper concludes by confirmingthe successful integral role that bagfilter dust recycling by means ofthe pin agglomerator has played at two sites.

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Published

2000-06-03

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 5 (2000): Clean Air Journal

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

RECYCLING OF FERROCHROME FURNACE BAGFILTER DUST AT SAMANCOR CHROME - A SUCCESS STORY. (2000). Clean Air Journal, 10(5), 15-22. https://doi.org/10.17159/caj/2000/10/5.7095