Division 95

BAT is to reduce noise emissions from electric arc furnace (EAF) installations and processes generating high sound energies by using a combination of the following constructional and operational techniques depending on and according to local conditions (in addition to using the techniques listed in BAT 18):

1. I..

   construct the electric arc furnace (EAF) building in such a way as to absorb noise from mechanical shocks resulting from the operation of the furnace

2. II..

   construct and install cranes destined to transport the charging baskets to prevent mechanical shocks

3. III..

   special use of acoustical insulation of the inside walls and roofs to prevent the airborne noise of the electric arc furnace (EAF) building

4. IV..

   separation of the furnace and the outside wall to reduce the structure-borne noise from the electric arc furnace (EAF) building

5. V..

   housing of processes generating high sound energies (i.e. electric arc furnace (EAF) and decarburisation units) within the main building.