Pre-ground SOLVAir® Sodium Bicarbonate and Active Carbon or Lignite Coke for Pharmaceutical Waste to Energy Incineration Plants

In waste incineration plants from the chemical/pharmaceutical industry, the disposal of complex materials, such as expired drug blister packs and other industrial waste, represents a crucial challenge for environmental and health protection. During the combustion process, this waste releases fumes containing harmful substances, including sulfur oxides (SOx), hydrochloric acid (HCl), hydrofluoric acid (HF), and heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium. The heterogeneous nature of the incinerated materials makes the implementation of advanced purification systems essential to ensure emissions comply with environmental regulations. A particularly effective solution is based on the combined use of Solvay SOLVAir® pre-ground sodium bicarbonate and activated carbon or lignite coke.

Solution with Pre Ground SOLVAir® Sodium Bicarbonate plus Active Carbon or Lignite Coke

The use of Solvay SOLVAir® pre-ground sodium bicarbonate and activated carbon or lignite coke in incineration plants enables efficient treatment of industrial flue gases. The pre-ground sodium bicarbonate chemically reacts with the acids present in the flue gases, neutralizing them and converting them into non-hazardous solid salts. At the same time, the activated carbon or lignite coke acts as an adsorbent, capturing heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, and lead, and removing other toxic organic compounds. The combined process involves injecting both materials through separate dosers, designed for precision and uniformity of delivery. This solution effectively reduces pollutants while meeting the stringent limits imposed by current regulations for incineration plants.