Asset Report
Clarksville zinc smelter
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Report summary
The Clarksville electrolytic zinc smelter was built on a greenfield site and commissioned in 1979. The design capacity was for a production of 81.6kt/a zinc and 270t/a cadmium. Production has gradually been increased by a series of minor improvements and capacity is estimated at 120kt/a in 2005, limited generally by roasting. Oxygen in roasting was introduced in 1987 and a pressure swing absorption (PSA) plant was installed in 1992. The Clarksville smelter was designed to treat Tennessee...
Table of contents
- Summary
- Key Issues
- Emissions
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
- Pre 2010
- 2000-2009
- 2 more item(s)...
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Clarksville zinc smelter Emission Intensity Quartile ranking – total global production - Tonnes Zn
- Detailed map
- Flowsheet
- Feed Preparation
- Roaster and Acid Plant
- Leaching and Purification
- Tankhouse, Melting and Casting
What's included
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