(MERAF) for the Base Metals Smelting Sector - CCME
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The Chief Inspector <strong>for</strong> Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution issued a guide <strong>for</strong><br />
inspectors regarding processes <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> production of copper and copper alloys 153 .<br />
The Process Guidance Note IPR 2/9 has established achievable releases to air<br />
<strong>for</strong> new processes <strong>for</strong> copper production (Table 58). The values given are taken<br />
at <strong>the</strong> point of discharge and are based on using <strong>the</strong> best combination of<br />
techniques to limit environmental impact.<br />
Table 58: United Kingdom Releases to Air - Copper Production<br />
Parameter<br />
Abated average<br />
concentration<br />
(mg/m 3 )<br />
Total particulate matter 10<br />
Lead and its compounds 2<br />
Nickel and its compounds 5<br />
Oxides of sulphur (SO 2 ) 500<br />
Note: Concentrations are 1 hour mean concentrations<br />
The Chief Inspector <strong>for</strong> Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution issued a guide <strong>for</strong><br />
inspectors regarding processes <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> production of lead and lead alloys 154 . The<br />
Process Guidance Note IPR 2/5 has established achievable releases to air <strong>for</strong><br />
new processes <strong>for</strong> both primary (Table 59) and secondary (Table 60) lead<br />
production. The values given are taken at <strong>the</strong> point of discharge and are based<br />
on using <strong>the</strong> best combination of techniques to limit environmental impact.<br />
Table 59: United Kingdom Releases to Air - Primary Lead Process<br />
Parameter<br />
Abated average<br />
concentration<br />
(mg/m 3 )<br />
Total particulate matter 10<br />
Lead and its compounds 2<br />
Arsenic, selenium, tellurium and <strong>the</strong>ir compounds taken toge<strong>the</strong>r 1<br />
Antimony, copper, tin and <strong>the</strong>ir compounds taken toge<strong>the</strong>r 2<br />
Cadmium, mercury, thallium and <strong>the</strong>ir compounds taken toge<strong>the</strong>r 0.5<br />
Oxides of sulphur (as SO 2 ) o<strong>the</strong>r than directly associated sulphuric<br />
acid plants and combustion gases<br />
Note: Concentrations are 1 hour mean concentrations<br />
800<br />
153 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution (HMIP)(UK) Chief Inspector’s Guidance to Inspectors -<br />
Processes <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Production of Copper and Copper Alloys, Environmental Protection Act 1990,<br />
Process Guidance Note IPR 2/9<br />
154 Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Pollution (HMIP)(UK) Chief Inspector’s Guidance to Inspectors -<br />
Processes <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Production of Lead and Lead Alloys, Environmental Protection Act 1990,<br />
Process Guidance Note IPR 2/5<br />
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