Copper slag: optimization of productivity and consumption for cleaner production in dry abrasive blasting [An article from: Journal of Cleaner Production]

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Description:
Copper slag, a by-product from copper smelting industry, is widely used as an abrasive material to remove rust, old coating and other contamination in dry abrasive blasting which is an expensive process and results in significant amounts of particulate emissions and spent abrasive. This paper presents models developed to improve productivity and consumption of copper slag as functions of blast pressure, abrasive feed rate, and surface contamination. These models will help industries in selecting optimum process conditions for maximum efficiency and to achieve cleaner production by consuming less materials and energy resources. In addition, the models will greatly assist in evaluation of the life cycle costs for use of copper slag in dry abrasive blasting.