What happens if the AJT plant loses power? Will the waste gases escape into the atmosphere untreated?
No. The Process has a self limiting feature. If the power is lost, the carbon arc making the material molten will cease. With no arc, the top level of the material will soon cool and “crust” over. This solidification will prevent further release of toxic fumes. There will be an auxiliary power system to operate all components of the Air Emission System. Even though after a very short time, there will be no further emissions. (The amount of energy needed to maintain the carbon arc makes it impractical to have an auxiliary power system for this function.
No. The Process has a self limiting feature. If the power is lost, the carbon arc making the material molten will cease. With no arc, the top level of the material will soon cool and “crust” over. This solidification will prevent further release of toxic fumes. There will be an auxiliary power system to operate all components of the Air Emission System. Even though after a very short time, there will be no further emissions.
