Análise de emissão de poluentes de processos e equipamentos de geração de vapor (região sudeste)

Abstract

The aim of this work is to study the steam generation processes and equipment, as well as the legal norms related to their environmental licensing. Initially, the definition and classification of the boilers are displayed, as well as their main components. Soon after, the fuels used in steam generation equipment are presented and it is explained how combustion occurs and the means to obtain greater burning efficiency. Next, some techniques and equipment used to reduce each air pollutant emitted are discussed. The structure of environmental agencies at federal, state, and municipal levels is also presented, in addition to the licenses and documents necessary to obtain environmental licensing and the right to use water resources. Finally, the environmental agencies of each state in the southeastern region of Brazil are described and the emission limits of each pollutant emitted by steam generation equipment are illustrated in the form of tables, according to the type of fuel and the state in which it is used. Through this information, this study will benefit entrepreneurs or professionals in the area who wish to obtain environmental licensing for steam generation equipment in the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and, São Paulo, streamlining and simplifying the collection of necessary data for the same.