Non-ferrous smelters - Treatment of smelter gases.

Consulting. Technical studies. Project management. Participation in development and plant erection projects and plant start-ups. Personnel training. Suggestions for changes of processes or routines in order to eliminate or reduce emissions. Environmental assessments. Quality control of smelting materials.

A speciality is treatment processes for smelter gases, where we study the present conditions and recommend the most economic solution to avoid plant corrosion, product contamination and/or pollution. We are familiar with most wet and dry gas treatment processes, including processes for the removal of volatile substances such as fluorine, arsenic, mercury and dioxins and our recommendations have resulted in essential benefits to the clients. Environmental assessments have included emissions to air and water, generation of solid waste as well as past environmental damages, the influence on the surroundings, and recommendations for improvements.

Among our clients in smelter related projects are Boliden Mineral AB, Sweden; Black Sea Copper, Turkey; Nuova Samim, Italy; Elkem Technology a/s, Norway; Nordic Environment Finance Corporation, Finland; Krüger A/S, Denmark; Palabora Mining Company Ltd, South Africa; The World Bank, USA; Pyromet. Ltd., South Africa; Edmeston AB, Sweden; Alfred H. Knight International Ltd., England; United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Switzerland.

Further information:
Sulphuric acid technology.
Mercury removal.
Heavy metals removal from smelter wastewaters.
Treatment of hazardous waste and contaminated soil.

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