Minimisation of slag forming

No cross-media effects occur from these minimisation measures. Concerning the melting of clean scrap, the considerations raised in Section 4.1.4 should be taken into account. 

This technique applies to all new and existing installations. The applicability of the use of clean scrap has been frilly discussed in Section 4.1.4. 

This technique does not involve any investement, since it concerns operational measures. 

This technique is part of existing operational procedures in the majority of European foundries. Reference literature 

The handling, transport and charging of coke results in the production of coke breeze. Specific measures may be adopted for the collection and recycling of this material e.g. collection systems below conveyor belts or, at charging points. 

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