Kuumakovetusta

Kuumakovetusta, also known as "hot coke breeze," is a byproduct of the coke-making process in the steel industry. Coke is a fuel with a high carbon content, derived from coal, which is used in blast furnaces to smelt iron ore into pig iron. During the coke-making process, coal is heated in the absence of air to drive off volatile components, leaving behind coke. The gases released during this process, known as coke oven gas, are typically used as fuel in the coke ovens themselves. However, a small portion of these gases escapes and is released into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution.

Kuumakovetusta is the Finnish term for this phenomenon, translating to "hot coke breeze." It refers to the hot, carbon-rich gases that escape from the coke ovens. These gases can have significant environmental impacts, including contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Efforts to mitigate these impacts often involve capturing and utilizing the coke oven gas for energy production, reducing the amount of kuumakovetusta released into the atmosphere.

In addition to its environmental implications, kuumakovetusta also has economic implications for the steel industry. The efficient capture and utilization of coke oven gas can lead to cost savings and energy efficiency improvements for steel producers. As such, managing kuumakovetusta is an important consideration in the sustainable operation of steel plants.