Review article

Environment-friendly management of iron-bearing metallurgical waste

K. Nowacki ; Silesian University of Technology, Department of Production Engineering, Katowice, Poland
T. Lis ; Silesian University of Technology, Department of Production Engineering, Katowice, Poland
H. Kania ; Silesian University of Technology, Department of Production Engineering, Katowice, Poland

Abstract

The main purpose of waste management should be reclamation of valuable raw materials and, consequently, protection of natural environment by reducing consumption of deposits and energy. The metallurgical industry generates considerable quantities of waste containing iron. This article addresses environment-friendly solutions for utilisation of such waste in the form of slime, sludge and dust. What has been discussed is the impact of the technologies proposed on natural environment.

Keywords

metallurgical industry; iron; ecology; waste management

Hrčak ID:

168959

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/168959

Publication date:

2.1.2017.

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