Pollution Control in Steelmaking: Fact or Fiction,

Abstract

With current emphasis and legislation directed toward improvement of the quality of environment, the paper briefly examines the progress of one of the largest waste generators - the American steel industry - in its abatement research and consequent air and water quality control programs. Public concern about steelmaking waste discharges is emphasized, and some economic and technical difficults in meeting abatement standards in steel plants are identified. Aggregate cost data related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of waste control equipment are reviewed, and the significance of these expenditures reveals the steel industry's positive response to pollution control regulations. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0731262

Entities

People

  • Dennis P. Tihansky

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Environment
  • Generators
  • Law
  • Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Regulations
  • Standards
  • Steel
  • Steel Industry
  • Water Quality

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  • Economics
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design