The optimization of the quantity of coke and agglomerate in lead production in 'Water-jacket' furnace

Abstract

The dependence of technical lead production on the composition of the agglomerate has been analyzed through observation of a Port-Piri furnace in Trepça. Additionally, the theoretical and real rapport of coke consumption per ton of technical lead was studied. The results reported include theoretical and experimental studies of the fore mentioned quantities of interest. The dependence of regional thermal balance on the composition of the load is reported graphically and analytically. The goal of this study was to optimize the parameters of the process with respect to the amount of technical lead produced, the amounts of lead in the agglomerate and the air in the furnace. Special attention was also placed on minimization of energy consumption and environmental pollution.