Thallium contamination in arable soils and vegetables around a steel plant-A newly-found significant source of Tl pollution in South China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2017.02.025
Abstract: Thallium (Tl) is a highly toxic rare element. Severe Tl poisoning can cause neurological brain damage or even death. The present study was designed to investigate contents of Tl and other associated heavy metals in… read more here.
Keywords: pollution; contamination; arable soils; steel plant ... See more keywords
Osmium isotope geochemistry of steel plant emissions using tree bark biomonitoring.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.115976
Abstract: We report for the first time the Os isotopic composition of tree bark samples from a steel town. Osmium concentrations and 187Os/188Os isotopic ratios of ashed bark samples range from 1.40 to 24 ppt and 0.70… read more here.
Keywords: bark samples; geochemistry; tree bark; steel plant ... See more keywords
Effect of industrial point-source air pollutants on fractional exhaled nitric oxide in healthy volunteers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.108965
Abstract: BACKGROUND Few studies have examined the effects of industrial, fixed-site sources of air pollution on lung inflammation in nearby residents. We investigated the effects of short-term exposure to ambient air near a steel plant on… read more here.
Keywords: fractional exhaled; air; site; nitric oxide ... See more keywords
Stack releases of radionuclides from an integrated steel plant in China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvrad.2018.08.002
Abstract: Crude steel production in China made up the majority of the global output, at 49.5% in 2014. High temperature smelting processes result in the release of natural radionuclides, including radon gas and other air pollutants… read more here.
Keywords: production; china; integrated steel; steel plant ... See more keywords
A preliminary analysis of incident investigation reports of an integrated steel plant: some reflection
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DOI: 10.1080/17457300.2017.1416482
Abstract: ABSTRACT Large integrated steel plants employ an effective safety management system and gather a significant amount of safety-related data. This research intends to explore and visualize the rich database to find out the key factors… read more here.
Keywords: steel plant; steel; integrated steel; investigation reports ... See more keywords
Single-Phase biotechnology for wastewater treatment in coke production at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant
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DOI: 10.3103/s1068364x17070055
Abstract: The introduction of wastewater purification of nitrification–denitrification type in coke production at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant involves reconstruction of the existing biochemical system and the construction of additional units. That permits compliance with the standards for… read more here.
Keywords: coke production; production visakhapatnam; wastewater; visakhapatnam steel ... See more keywords
Optimised Integrated Steel Plant Operation Dependent on Seasonal Combined Heat and Power Plant Energy Demand
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DOI: 10.3303/cet1870187
Abstract: The steel industry is energy intensive with large corresponding contributions of fossil CO2 emissions, which accounts to around 7 % of the global emissions. This presents great challenges, and continuous work is therefore done to reduce… read more here.
Keywords: plant; energy; integrated steel; steel plant ... See more keywords
Monitoring of Heavy Metals and Nitrogen Concentrations in Mosses in the Vicinity of an Integrated Iron and Steel Plant: Case Study in Czechia
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DOI: 10.3390/app11178262
Abstract: A biomonitoring study using terrestrial mosses was performed in the vicinity of an Integrated Iron and Steel plant near the Czech–Polish border. Moss samples were collected in two seasons (June, October) in order to embrace… read more here.
Keywords: integrated iron; iron steel; spectroscopy; vicinity integrated ... See more keywords