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Environmental concerns have come to the forefront due to the substantial role of the cement industry in the extraction and expenditure of natural resources. Additionally, industrial processes generate a considerable amount of waste, which is frequently disposed of inadequately. The objective of this study was to evaluate the simultaneous use of ornamental rock processing sludge and calcium carbonate sludge generated from the kraft process in the production of belitic clinker. These waste materials would be used in total or partial substitution of natural raw materials, namely, limestone and clay. Several formulations were produced and sintered at 1100 and 1200 °C. The raw materials were characterized physico-chemically and thermogravimetrically, with subsequent evaluation of the resulting dosed raw mixes. Mineral analyses determined that the mixtures with limestone and clay in substitution ratios of 95% and 100%, respectively, and sintered at 1100 °C have the potential to produce belite-rich clinkers. This temperature is considerably lower than those reported in reference studies. Additionally, full limestone and clay substitution could result in a 23.92% reduction in carbon dioxide in clinker production. The results confirmed the potential use of ornamental rock processing sludge and calcium carbonate sludge as viable alternative materials for cement production and, consequently, could contribute to a reduction in the negative environmental impacts of this industry.
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RESUMONeste estudo de caso, comparou-se o potencial impacto ambiental gerado por dois cenários representativos de duas formas diferentes de gerenciamento de resíduos domésticos: o primeiro com central de triagem e aterro sanitário, e o segundo com central de triagem, compostagem e aterro sanitário. A análise dos dados baseou-se nas fases de estudo de uma Análise do Ciclo de Vida: definição de objetivo e escopo, análise de inventário, avaliação dos potenciais impactos ambientais, interpretação dos resultados e avaliação crítica. Foram elaborados fluxogramas dos processos produtivos, delimitadas as fronteiras dos sistemas e elaborados os diagramas de blocos e as planilhas de aspectos e impactos ambientais. No inventário efetuado, percebe-se que os dados são favoráveis ao Cenário 2 (aterro sanitário precedido de compostagem) com relação à geração de resíduos e de emissões atmosféricas. No Levantamento dos Aspectos e Impactos Ambientais (LAIA) do Cenário 1 (com triagem de recicláveis secos, em que todos os rejeitos são encaminhados para o aterro sanitário), verificou-se que 22,2% dos aspectos e impactos ambientais foram avaliados como significativos (ou seja, classificados como "intoleráveis" ou "sérios"). No LAIA do Cenário 2, o resultado foi de 17,6% do total avaliado, cujos dados também são favoráveis a este Cenário. Em ambos os cenários, o aspecto significativo mais relevante foi relacionado às emissões atmosféricas geradas, identificadas nos processos de coleta e transporte de resíduos e de disposição final dos rejeitos.
ABSTRACTThe present paper compared the potential environmental impact generated by two representative scenarios in two different ways of managing household waste: the first one considering a central sorting and sanitary landfill, and the second one considering a central sorting, composting and sanitary landfill. Data analysis was based on the phases of a Life Cycle Analysis: goal and scope definition, inventory analysis, evaluation of potential environmental impacts, interpretation of results and critical evaluation. Flowchart of processes was developed, boundaries of systems were defined, and it was elaborated block diagrams and spreadsheets of the environmental aspects and impacts. It was noticed in the inventory that the data are in favor of Scenario 2 (composting before sanitary landfill) regarding waste generation and atmospheric emissions. The assessment of Environmental Aspects and Impacts (AEAI) of Scenario 1 (sorting of recyclables, in which all waste is sent to landfill) showed that 22.2% of environmental aspects and impacts were assessed as significant (i.e. ranked as "unacceptable" or "serious"). The result of AEAI from Scenario 2 was 17.6% of total assessed, which data is also favorable to this Scenario. In both scenarios, the more relevant significant aspect was related to atmospheric emissions identified in the processes of collection and transportation of waste, and final disposition of rejects.
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Electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) is a hazardous industrial waste generated in the collection of particulate material during steelmaking process via electric arc furnace. Important elements to the industry such as, Fe and Zn are the main ones in EAFD. Due to their presence, it becomes very important to know how these elements are combined before studying new technologies for its processing. The aim of this work was to carry out a chemical, physical, structural and morphological characterization of the EAFD. The investigation was carried out by using granulometry analysis, chemical analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy via SEM (EDS), X-ray mapping analysis via SEM, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Mössbauer spectroscopy. By XRD the following phases were detected: ZnFe(2)O(4), Fe(3)O(4), MgFe(2)O(4), FeCr(2)O (4), Ca(0.15)Fe(2.85)O(4), MgO, Mn(3)O(4), SiO(2) and ZnO. On the other hand, the phases detected by Mössbauer spectroscopy were: ZnFe(2)O(4), Fe(3)O(4), Ca(0.15)Fe(2.85)O(4) and FeCr(2)O(4). Magnesium ferrite (MgFe(2)O(4)), observed in the XRD pattern as overlapped peaks, was not identified in the Mössbauer spectroscopy analysis.
