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Comparison of Bio-Coke and Traditional Coke Production with Regard to the Technological Aspects and Carbon Footprint Considerations

Published:2024-06-17 Issue:12 Volume:17 Page:2978
ISSN:1996-1073
Container-title:Energies
language:en
Short-container-title:Energies

Author:

Krupanek Janusz¹^ORCID,Gałko Grzegorz¹^ORCID,Sajdak Marcin²,Pogrzeba Marta¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas, Kossutha 6, 40-844 Katowice, Poland

2. Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 18, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

Abstract

In a world facing the challenges of climate change, it is imperative to prioritize the search for sustainable technical solutions. This study focuses on evaluating the environmental impact of using bio-coke compared to traditional metallurgical coke, employing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as the evaluation tool. Bio-coke, produced from a blend of coking coals enriched with biomass, offers greater environmental potential than traditional coke due to a reduced share of non-renewable raw materials. The steel and coking industries are significant contributors to carbon dioxide emissions. LCA provides a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impact of bio-based additives, considering raw material deliveries, the coking process, application in metallurgy, and product end-of-life disposal. The analysis results indicate that the use of biomass additives leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to coke production without bio-additives. Given the urgency of addressing global warming and the increasing demand for sustainable energy sources, this study’s findings can advocate for bio-coke as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional coke in the steel industry.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/12/2978/pdf

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