Petroleum Coke Boom Fuels Environmental Concerns, Impacts Steel and Aluminum Industries
The article discusses petroleum coke, a product of the oil refining process. It covers its properties, production methods like Delayed Coking, and uses in power generation and steel production. The production of green coke is increasing, while calcinate for aluminum anodes is decreasing due to aluminum recycling. Needle coke for graphite electrodes is also seeing limited growth. Environmental and safety aspects are addressed, with results provided.