Algoma Steel installs emissions-filtering baghouse on No. 7 Blast Furnace, announces Open House May 27
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Source: Algoma Steel
Algoma Steel Inc. announced today that they have successfully completed a trial commissioning of a portable baghouse on No. 7 Blast Furnace.
The search for this technology commenced in January of this year and after some engineering and construction we have managed to obtain and install a portable unit on No. 7.
These portable units are one of a host of interim measures the company is putting in place to reduce air emissions in preparation for the start up of No. 6 Blast Furnace later this summer.
Armando Plastino, chief operating officer, commented on the technology and its fit within the broader plan: “We are very pleased with the results we’re seeing from the portable baghouse. So much so that we have ordered one more unit for No. 7 and have plans to install at least one unit on No. 6 when we start it up.”
“These units will serve as excellent interim measures until we take delivery of the permanent emission control systems in December of this year, and the fall of 2009. In fact, when combined with the other mitigating measures we have planned, we will actually see a reduction in particulate emissions, even with No. 6 online,” Plastino said.
Plastino added: “By investing nearly $70 million in emission controls, Algoma is ensuring this expansion is aligned with our ongoing commitment to environmental and economic sustainability; fostering secure employment and prosperity for the communities where we work and live.”
In conjunction with their certificate of approval application process, Algoma Steel has scheduled community open houses for Tuesday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bay View School for the convenience of their neighbours, and again on Wednesday, May 28, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Great Northern Resort and Conference Centre for the general community.
Algoma personnel will be on hand at the sessions to outline in detail their plans to expand production and reduce air emissions from the steelworks.
Members of the public and other interested parties are invited to attend.
Algoma Steel has submitted applications to the provincial Ministry of the Environment for the start up of No. 6 blast furnace and for the installation of a permanent baghouse on said furnace.
The start up of No. 6 is a critical component in Algoma Steel’s strategic plan to expand production to four-million saleable tons.
