Asset Report
Clarksville zinc smelter
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
- 1990-1999
- 1970-1989
Tables and charts
This report includes 8 images and tables including:
- 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
This report contains:
Other reports you may be interested in
Asset Report
Valleyfield zinc smelter
A detailed analysis of the Valleyfield zinc smelter.
$2,250
Asset Report
Hindustan Zinc (Pre-2005) (Closed) zinc mine
A detailed analysis of the Hindustan Zinc (Pre-2005) zinc mine.
$2,250
Asset Report
Kidd Creek zinc smelter
A detailed analysis of the Kidd Creek zinc smelter.
$2,250
