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On dioxin formation in iron ore sintering.

Mariusz K Cieplik1, Jose Pastor Carbonell, Christina Muñoz

  • 1Center for Chemistry and the Environment, Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Gorlaeus Laboratories, Leiden University, P.O. Box 9502, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.

Environmental Science & Technology
|September 12, 2003
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Iron ore sintering generates dioxins, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs). Specific ore types and chlorinated organics significantly influence PCDD/F formation, highlighting the need to avoid certain materials in the sintering process.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental chemistry
  • Industrial process analysis
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Iron ore sintering is a significant industrial source of dioxins, specifically polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs).
  • Understanding the formation mechanisms of PCDD/Fs during sintering is crucial for emission control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key materials, process conditions, and mechanisms driving PCDD/F formation during iron ore sintering.
  • To investigate the catalytic and condensation properties of different iron ores regarding organic pollutants.
  • To validate findings using a microscale simulation of the industrial sintering process.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated ore properties (oxidation, condensation, chlorination) using model organics.
  • Employed Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.

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  • Utilized a newly developed lab-microscale sintering facility to mimic industrial conditions with real materials.

    • Main Results:

    • Limonite/goethite ores act as effective oxidation catalysts, while hematite/magnetite ores promote condensation to dibenzofuran.
    • The microscale facility accurately replicated large-scale sintering processes.
    • Chloride addition significantly increased PCDD/F output, with chlorinated organics being particularly potent precursors.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific iron ore properties influence PCDD/F formation pathways.
    • Lab-scale simulation is effective for studying industrial sintering emissions.
    • Avoiding chlorinated organic materials in sintering feed is critical to minimize PCDD/F generation.