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 on “Water-Jacket” furnace in Trepça. Additionally, the theoretical and real raport of coke consumption per ton of technical lead was studied. 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.

Keywords

• Lead
• coke
• agglomerate
• Water-Jacket furnace
• optimization