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Steel plant processes and their significant pollutant types

 Process Significant Pollutant Types
Integrated Steel Plants
SinteringCarbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, dioxins and furans
CokemakingCarbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, benzene, and PAHs
Ironmaking
(Blast Furnace)
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
Steelmaking
(Basic Oxygen Furnace)
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides.
BoilersCarbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides.
Non-Integrated Steel Plants
Steelmaking (Electric Arc Furnace)Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, dioxins and furans.
All Steel Plants
Hot RollingCarbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds.
Cold RollingVolatile organic compounds.
FinishingCarbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

 

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