Unreviewed STEEL FOUNDRY Options
Options below have not been reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and
implemented for facilities. |
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Modernize ovens |
Decrease fuel consumption |
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Air filtration system |
Add and improve dust collection
system. Improve work environment
and minimize emmissions. |
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Re-melt scrap metal |
Instead of taking non-conforming parts due to dimmensions and puting in the recycle bin use these parts for re-melt |
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pre-heat the raw material |
Pre heat the raw material with flu gases to reduce energy consumption |
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Lower contaminants in raw material |
Require that incoming scrap metal to be melted contain less contaminants such as chromium, manganese, nickel, etc. |
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Evaluate Chemical Binders, Mold Washes |
Select chemical binders and mold wash compunds that contain less hazardous air pollutants and VOC. |