Division BAT 150
United Kingdom
In order to use energy efficiently, BAT is to recover energy from the CO-rich exhaust gas generated in a closed submerged arc furnace or in a closed plasma dust process using one or a combination of the techniques given below.
| Technique | Applicability | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Use of a steam boiler and turbines to recover the energy content of the exhaust gas and produce electricity | Applicability may be restricted depending on energy prices and the energy policy of the Member State |
| b | Direct use of the exhaust gas as fuel within the process (e.g. for drying raw materials, preheating charging materials, sintering, heating of ladles) | Only applicable if a demand for process heat exists |
| c | Use of the exhaust gas as fuel in neighbouring plants | Only applicable if an economically viable demand for this type of fuel exists |