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Chapter 6Achieved environmental benefitsHigher efficiency.Cross-media effectsThe following numbering refers to the numbering in Table 6.9.3) the downside of this process is the emission to air of about 2 – 5 % of the flotation chemicalsas organic carbon in the form of cracked products.Operational dataNo information provided.ApplicabilityThe following list refers to the numbering in Table 6.9.1) applicable for new and existing plants2) generally applicable3) generally applicable4) generally applicable.EconomicsThe following list refers to the numbering in Table 6.9.1) very high investment costs for existing plants2) relatively low investment costs3) high investment costs4) significant investment, high maintenance costs.Driving force for implementationProcess optimisation and increasing the plant capacity for a given kiln. Lower corrosion risksand more stable reaction.References to literature and example plants[22, CEFIC, 2000], Lanxess (fluorspar preheating), Arkema (kneading for one kiln),Derivados del Fluor SA (H 2 SO 4 preheating).268 Large Volume Inorganic Chemicals – Ammonia, Acids and Fertilisers