Review article

Implementation of IPPC Directive in Foundries

M. Holtzer

Abstract

The paper deals with Integrated Prevention and Pollution Control (IPPC) Directive and its application in foundry industry. The minimization of emissions, efficient raw material and energy usage, optimum process chemical utilization, recovering and recycling of waste and the substitution of harmful substances are all important principles of the IPPC Directive. The following major activities are discussed from the point of view of specific pollution of environment: melting and metal treatment, preparation of moulds and cores, casting of molten metal into the mould, cooling for solidification and removing the casting from the mould, finishing of the raw casting. For foundries the focal points are air emissions, the efficient use of raw materials and energy, and waste reduction, in conjunction with any recycling and re-use options.

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Hrčak ID:

127891

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/127891

Publication date:

1.4.2005.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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