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Pre-ground SOLVAir® Sodium Bicarbonate for Mineral Whool Production Industry

The manufacturing of mineral wool, including products such as glass wool and rock wool, requires the use of high-temperature processes to melt and shape the minerals and glass. This industrial setting produces polluting fumes, particularly sulfur oxides (SOx). To comply with current environmental regulations and reduce the environmental impact of production activities, the implementation of fume treatment and purification systems is critical.

Solution with Pre Ground SOLVAir® Sodium Bicarbonate

An efficient flue gas purification strategy during mineral wool manufacturing is based on the use of Solvay SOLVAir® pre-ground sodium bicarbonate. This approach allows the pre-ground material to be injected directly into the exhaust gases with great accuracy and control using a dedicated dosing device. The sodium bicarbonate chemically reacts with the sulfur oxides present in the flue gas, converting them into harmless solids. The resulting residues can then be easily collected and disposed of, thus improving the quality of the air released into the atmosphere.

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Metaltek, with thirty years of experience in the sector, supplies cutting-edge systems for the purification of industrial fumes, designed to guarantee reliability, continuous efficiency and compliance with environmental regulations.

Thanks to our team of highly specialized consultants and designers, we create customized solutions that optimize the use of pre-ground sodium bicarbonate, active carbon and lignite coke, reducing operating costs and waste. We offer timely assistance, professional analyses, teams equipped to work at heights and in confined spaces, and a constantly stocked spare parts warehouse. The quality and robustness of our systems, combined with global technical support and our Tek Lab analysis service make them ideal for flue gas purification where precision, reliability, and service continuity are essential.

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Flue Gas Cleaning with Pre-ground Solvay SOLVAir® Sodium Bicarbonate

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The flue gases emitted during the production of mineral wool are particularly rich in sulfur oxides (SOx), originating from impurities found in the minerals and materials exposed to the high temperatures required for their processing. These substances, if released into nature without proper treatment, could cause significant damage to the environment and human health, underscoring the need for effective purification systems such as dosing with pre-milled Sodium Bicarbonate.
During the melting and handling of materials to produce mineral wool, pollutant flue gases containing sulfur oxides (SOx) are generated. Pre-milled sodium bicarbonate acts as an effective alkali in reactions with these acidic gases, producing simple-to-manage solid residues. By using a dosing system for the pre-milled additive, the flue gas treatment becomes more controllable, reducing environmental impact and improving purification.
The main difference between Sodium Carbonate and Sodium Bicarbonate lies in their mechanisms of action against acids in industrial flue gases. Sodium Carbonate, being more alkaline, is effective against a broad spectrum of acids. On the other hand, Sodium Bicarbonate decomposes in the presence of acids releasing CO2 and water, generating an activated and more porous form of Sodium Carbonate that enhances the efficiency of neutralization, especially in low-temperature conditions.
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