Authors: M. Boisvert, G. Janneteau, J-P. Landry, D. Perron, F. McGlynn, Manuel Zamalloa, F. Porretta
Sulfide Smelting: Current & future practices, San Antonio, Texas, 1998
Abstract
Noranda Metallurgy is presently completing construction of the new Noranda Coverter (NCV) at its Horne Smelter in Rouyn-Noranda. This capital investment of CDN$56M is the continuation of the Emissions and SO₂ Reduction Program that was initiated in the late 1980's with the acid plant for Reactor off-gas treatment. The Patented Noranda Converter was developed and pilot tested at the Horne Smelter in the early 1990's. This project will replace the Peirce-Smith Converters and enable sulpher fixation to be increased from 70% to over 90% by 2002 with an accompanying reduction of dust emissions to the atmosphere. The construction site is an extension of the present Noranda Reactor area. A number of existing facilities including the acid plant and process air supply were used to minimize the capital cost of the project.
