Emissions reduction of 2.0 Kg CO2/t-sinter is estimated (US EPA, 2010. p. 9).
http://www.epa.gov/nsr/ghgdocs/ironsteel.pdf
Leakage Reduction in Sinter Plant
Reducing air leakage from the sintering plant can be achieved with relatively low investments and reduces fan power consumption.
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Commercial
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sinter
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Leakage Reduction in Sinter PlantCosts & Benefits
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| Energy Savings Potential |
Reducing air leakage from sinter plant reduces fan power consumption by approximately 2.7-3.6 kWh/t-sinter (0.011-0.014 GJ/t-sinter) (US EPA, 2010. p. 14). |
| CO2 Emission Reduction Potential |
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| Costs |
Retrofit capital Cost is $0.14/tonne sinter (US EPA, 2010. p. 14).. |
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| Energy Savings Potential | |
| CO2 Emission Reduction Potential |
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Leakage Reduction in Sinter Plant Publications
Available and Emerging Technologies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Iron and Steel Industry
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9, 14