1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910831005003321

Autore

Alvear Flores Gerardo R. F

Titolo

Advances in Pyrometallurgy : Furnace Containment / / edited by Gerardo R. F. Alvear Flores, Camille Fleuriault, Dean Gregurek, Quinn G. Reynolds, Hugo Joubert, Stuart L. Nicol, Phillip J. Mackey, Jesse F. White, Isabelle Nolet

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031501760

3031501764

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (189 pages)

Collana

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series, , 2367-1696

Altri autori (Persone)

FleuriaultCamille

GregurekDean

ReynoldsQuinn G

JoubertHugo

NicolStuart L

MackeyPhillip J

WhiteJesse F

NoletIsabelle

Disciplina

660

Soggetti

Production engineering

Materials - Analysis

Materials

Metals

Thermal Process Engineering

Materials Characterization Technique

Process Engineering

Metal-organic Frameworks

Metals and Alloys

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This collection explores the methods and challenges of containing corrosive and abrasive materials at extreme temperatures, whether they



are used across commodities or technology specific. There is much to be learned from cross-commodity and cross-technology perspectives and this collection creates a platform for the exchange of ideas on the challenges, solutions, failures, and successes in furnace containment designs and applications while bringing together perspectives from industry, design houses, and research institutions. Topics include, but are not limited to: · Advances in furnace lining design philosophies · Advances in furnace design configurations and other design considerations · Problems experienced and their solutions implemented during construction and commissioning · Integration of new concepts into old smelters · Back to basics: refractory materials, shells, and cooling systems · Maintaining and monitoring · Process control and slag design · Lessons learned.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910583021403321

Autore

Rudnik Ewa (Professor of fire safety engineering)

Titolo

Compostable polymer materials / / Ewa Rudnik

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston ; ; Amsterdam ; ; London, : Elsevier Science, 2008

ISBN

9786611189341

9781281189349

1281189340

9780080560847

0080560849

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (225 p.)

Disciplina

668.49

Soggetti

Biodegradable plastics

Plastics - Biodegradation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Compostable Polymer Materials; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Symbols and abbreviations; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Situation in Europe; 1.2 Situation in the United States; 1.3 Situation in other regions of the world; References; Chapter 2. Compostable



polymer materials - definitions, structures and methods of preparation; 2.1 Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources; 2.2 Other compostable polymers from renewable resources; 2.3 Biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; References; Chapter 3. Properties and applications

3.1 Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources3.2 Biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; 3.3 Blends; 3.4 Summary; References; Chapter 4. Thermal and thermooxidative degradation; 4.1 Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources; 4.2 Biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; 4.3 Blends; 4.4 Summary of thermal stability of compostable polymer materials; References; Chapter 5. Composting methods and legislation; 5.1 Composting definitions; 5.2 Composting process and methods; 5.3 Composting of biodegradable polymers; 5.4 Labelling systems in different regions

5.5 Cooperation between certification and labelling systemsReferences; Chapter 6. Biodegradability testing of compostable polymer materials; 6.1 Definitions related to biodegradation testing; 6.2 International standards related to composting; 6.3 Principles of main standards related to composting and biodegradability testing; 6.4 Composting at laboratory scale; 6.5 Biodegradability testing methods; 6.6 Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers from renewable resources; 6.7 Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; 6.8 Biodegradation of blends

6.9 Summary of compostingReferences; Chapter 7. Ecotoxicological assessment; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Definitions; 7.3 Methods; 7.4 Compostable polymers ecotoxicity testing; 7.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 8. Environmental impact of compostable polymer materials; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Life cycle assessment methodology; 8.3 Life cycle assessment of poly(lactic acid); 8.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates; 8.5 Starch-based polymers; 8.6 Blends; 8.7 Overview; 8.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 9. Perspectives; 9.1 Price evolution; 9.2 Capacity; 9.3 Legislation initiatives; 9.4 Demand estimation

9.5 ConclusionsReferences; Index

Sommario/riassunto

The book deals with an environmentally important family of polymers that is designed to be disposed of in industrial and municipal compost facilities after their useful life.  These compostable plastics undergo degradation and leave no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue. Environmental concerns and legislative measures taken in different regions of the world make composting an increasingly attractive route for the disposal of redundant polymers.This book provides up-to-date results and information about compostable polymer materials  in a coherent and comprehensive manner. It cov