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Summary of the Final EIA Report M/s Nirani Cements Pvt.Ltd

EHS Consultants, Bangalore. 0

SUMMARY OF THE FINALENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT REPORT

Prepared for

PROPOSED PIG IRON COMPLEX

(33 m2 Sinter Plant,

262 m3 Pig Iron Plant and

6 MW Captive Power Plant)

at

Sy Nos. 44, 632 to 652, Narayanadevevanakere Village, Hagaribommanahalli

Taluk, Bellary District, Karnataka.

Prepared by

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & S AFETY CONSULTANTS # 529, “Shanthashree Nivaasa”, 15th main, 1st stage, 3rd block,

Manj unatha Nagar, Bangalore-560 010.Tele/Fax: 080 23226484



Summary of the Final EIA Report M/s SLR Metaliks Ltd


CHAPTER-1.0

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction

M/s SLR Metaliks Ltd (SLR), incorporated on November 17, 2005 propose to

set up a 33 m3 Sinter Plant, 262 m3 Blast Furnace with Waste gas based Captive

Power Plant (CPP) of 6 MW capacity at Sy Nos. 44, 632 to 652,

Narayanadevanakere Village, Hagaribommanahalli Taluk, Bellary District,

Karnataka State. The other group companies of M/s SLR are M/s SLR Steels

Ltd., A.R. Co-extruded Films Ltd., A.R. Plastics Pvt. Ltd., Raj Polypack Pvt.

Ltd., Goel Polypack Pvt. Ltd., and INS Finance and Investment Pvt. Ltd. M/s

SLR are already engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of PigIron. Its plant at Parmenhally village, Hiriyur Taluk, Chitradurga District

consists of 262 m3 mini Blast Furnace and related facilities including a Captive

Power generation through the use of Blast Furnace gas.





Table 1.1: Salient features of the proposed project and project site

Sl.No Features Particulars

1 Location Sy Nos. 44, 632 to 652, Narayanadevanakere Village,

Hagaribommanahalli Taluk, Bellary District, Karnataka

State.

2 Objective of the

Project

The proposed project is a Pig Iron Complex involves the

production of Sinter, Pig Iron envisaging major

technological units such as Sinter Plant (1 X 33 m2), Blast

Furnace (1X262 m3 – useful volume), Pig Casting

Machine (2X500 TPD) and Captive Power Plant (1X6

MW).

3 Promoters M/s SLR Metaliks Ltd.

4 Total Investment Estimated Capital Cost – 146.77 Crores

5 Extent of land 90 Acres

(35.43 Hectares)

6 Category of Project Schedule 3 (a), Category A of EIA Notification dated 14-

09-2006.

7 Man Power About 200 direct Employees

8 Raw Materials Raw materials required are Iron Ore lump, Imported

Coke, Quartzite, Lime Stone, Dolomite and Manganese

ore.

Iron Bearing waste materials like iron ore fines-

2,20,499 TPA from Waste from this plant, and also

from Bagalkot, Sandur and Bellary region

Iron Ore Lump - 10-40mm (BF Grade) – 1,30,421

TPA to be procured from Sandur and Bellary-

Hospet region, Karnataka.





Limestone – 10-40mm (BF Grade) – 31,129 TPA to

be procured from Bagalkot/Local sources,

Karnataka.

Dolomite – 10-40mm (BF Grade) – 14,267 TPA to

be procured from Bagalkot/Local sources,

Karnataka.

Manganese Ore lump – 10-40mm (BF Grade) –to

be procured from Sandur mines of Bellary region,

Karnataka.

Quartzite – 10-40mm (BF Grade) –to be procuredfrom Saundatti, Karnataka.

Manganese Ore lump and Quartzite used as

additives-10,500 TPA

Metallurgical Coke – 20-60mm – 128,333 TPA will

be imported.

9 Water demand and

Source

2220 KLD from Tungabhadra Reservoir

10 Power supply The estimated power requirement for the proposed plant

is 4.2 MVA and Annual Energy consumption is 35 M

kWH. It will be met from new 1 X 6 MW Captive Power

Plant. Additionally, 1 X 1 MW D.G set is proposed to

take care of emergency conditions. Also, connection will

be taken from nearest 66kV grid substation throughsingle circuit overhead line.

11 By products/ solid

wastes

• Sinter fines and Fine dust

• Slag, Flue Dust and sludge

• Domestic Solid waste (Garbage/ Trash/ garden

litters)





12 Nearest Town Hospete – 15 Km, NE Direction

13 Nearby Industry

(with in 25 km radius)

BMM Ispat Steel Ltd - Located at a distance of about 12

Kms from the proposed project site in the Eastern

direction.

Sandur Manganese and Iron Ore (closed Unit)- Located

at about 17 Km from the proposed project site.

14 Latitude 15011’0.6.0’’ N

15 Longitude 76018’53.7’’ E

16 Altitude 1180 feet above MSL

1.2 Raw Material Requirements

Table 1.2 Estimated annual requirement of major raw materials

Sl.No Raw Material Size(mm)

Gross AnnualRequirement

(TPA)

Source

1. Iron Bearing wastematerials like iron orefines

< 6 mm 220499 Waste from this plant,Bagalkot, Sandur and Bellaryregion

2 Flue Dust < 6 mm 3400 Waste from this plant,Bagalkot, Sandur and Bellaryregion

3 Coke Breeze < 6 mm 15564 Waste from this plant,Bagalkot, Sandur and Bellaryregion

4 Return Blast Furnacesinter

< 6 mm 38912 Blast Furnace

5 Iron Ore (BF Grade) 10-40 130421 Sandur and Bellary-Hospet,Karnataka

6 Limestone (BF Grade) 10-40 31129 Bagalkot/Local sources,Karnataka

7 Dolomite (BF Grade) 10-40 14267 Bagalkot/Local sources,Karnataka





8 Manganese ore lump(BF Grade)

10-40 Sandur Mines of Bellaryregion, Karnataka

9 Quartzite (BF Grade) 10-40

10,500

Saundatti, Karnataka

10 Metallurgical Coke 20-60 133,900 Import

1.3 Technology & Manufacturing Process

1.3.1 SINTER PLANT• Sintering is a technology for agglomeration of iron ore fines into useful

Blast Furnace burden material.

• The raw materials used in sinter plant are - Iron ore fines (-10 mm), coke

breeze (-3 mm), Lime stone & dolomite fines (-3mm) and other

metallurgical wastes.

• The proportioned raw materials are mixed and moistened in a mixing

drum. The mix is loaded on sinter machine.

• The top surface of the mix is ignited through stationary burners at

approximately 1200 0C.

• Sinter is produced as a combined result of locally limited melting, grain

boundary diffusion and recrystallisation of iron oxides.

•

On the completion of sintering process, finished sinter cake is crushedand cooled.

1.3.2 BLAST FURNACE

The blast furnace shop will comprise one furnace of 262 m3 useful volume and

two single strand pig casting machine of around 500 t/d each strand capacity

The blast furnace is envisaged to operate with sized lump iron ore, coke, fluxes

and additives.

The hot metal produced will be casted in pig casting machine to produce cold

pigs. The liquid slag will be granulated at cast house granulation unit. The BF

top gas will be cleaned in dust catcher and gas cleaning system and distributed

to the stoves, burners for runner drying, boilers for process and process steam





supply. The excess BF gas will be supplied to 1X 6 MW power plant for power

generation.

1.3.4 Pig casting machineFor casting the hot metal into cold pigs a double strand pig casting machine of

capacity 500 t/d per strand has been envisaged. The pig casting machine will

be equipped with lime milk spray system, water spray for pigs cooling etc. The

pigs will be discharged to pig storage yard. Hydraulic tilting arrangement has

been envisaged for pouring of hot metal in to Pig casting machine for efficient

operation.

1.3.5 CAPTIVE POWER PLANT

Based on the above requirements, following facilities have been envisaged for

power plant.

Captive Power Plant mainly consists of

1 X 40 TPH blast furnace gas fired boiler and auxiliaries

1X 6 MW turbo-generators and auxiliaries

Deaerators

Boiler feed pumps

Electrics and Instrumentation & controls





CHAPTER-2.0

DESCRIPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

The proposed site for the pig iron complex comprising of Sinter plant, Mini

Blast Furnace, Pig Casting Machine and Captive Power Plant is located at SyNos. 44, 632 to 652, Narayanadevevanakere Village, Hagaribommanahalli

Taluk, Bellary District, Karnataka. The site is bounded by Tunga Bhadra back

waters and villages like Lokappana hola village, Venkatapuram Colony at a

distance of around 2-5 kms from the proposed pig iron complex. Hospete -

Harihar State Highway is located at a distance of about 5 kms in the Southern

direction; NH13 is located at a distance of about 6 kms from the proposed

project site in Eastern Direction.

The plant is located at around 85 kms from Bellary town, which is proximate to

rich deposits of Iron ore at Bellary, Hospet & Sandur area to provide an assured

and continuous supply of raw materials.

Well known fact that Karnataka is the richest in terms of mineral potential in

the country, with large deposit of Iron ore. Considering the demand for steel

and steel products, the company proposes to encash the opportunity and

therefore has proposed to set up a pig iron complex consisting of 33 m2 Sinter

Plant, 262 m3 Blast Furnace with waste gas based 6MW Captive Power Plant.

The location is very well connected by Road & Rail. Moreover, the unit will

further add to the Economy of the state and provide additional employment to

the people of neighboring villages.





Table 2.1: Environmental Settings around the proposed project site(Within 10 Kms Radius)

Sl .No Description Details

1 Nearest Water body Tungabhadra backwater at 2 Kms from the

proposed plant site towards Northern Direction.

Dhayanakana kere at 7.5 Kms from the proposed

plant site towards south.

2 Nearest Railway line South Central Railway Line (Vyasanakere Railway

station) - 9.3 Kms in North East Direction

3 Nearest Heritage site Hampi World heritage site – Located at a distance

of about 30 Kms from the proposed project site.

4 Nearest National park /

Reserved Forest

Gunda Reserved Forest - Located at a distance of

about 8.0 Kms from the proposed project site in the

North Eastern direction.

Nandi Banda Reserved Forest- Located at a

distance of about 8.5 Kms from the proposed

project site in the Southern direction.

Ramgad Reserved Forest- Located at a distance of

about 9.5 Kms from the proposed project site in the

Eastern direction.

5 Nearest Biosphere Reserve Nil

6 Nearest Wildlife Sanctuary Nil

7 Nearest Defense Installation Nil

8 Nearest Highway SH-25 : Hospet – Harihar State Highway -

Located at a distance of about 5 Kms fromthe proposed project site in Southern

direction.

NH-13 -Located at a distance of about 8 Kms

from the proposed project site in Eastern

direction.





10 Nearest densely populated

place

Hosapet – 15 Kms in North Eastern direction.

12 Nearest Village Lokappanahola village - Located at a distance of

about 2.0 Kms from the proposed project site.





CHAPTER - 3.0

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

Table 3.1: EMP for Construction Phase Impacts "Site Clearing"

Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Remarks

Soil erosion Extent of vegetation removal

shall be minimized to prevent

extent of soil erosion.

Vegetative cover shall be

reprojected /rehabilitated atthe earliest practicable time to

minimize duration & extent of

soil erosion.

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR Metaliks

Ltd.

Noise

generation

Selection of equipment with

less noise generation to be

used.

The earth moving equipment

shall be periodically checked

and maintained for noise

levels. Since the site is more or

less even use of these earth-

moving equipments may not

be necessary.

The workers shall be provided

with adequate PPE such as

earplugs to reduce impact of

high noise levels.

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR Metaliks

Ltd.

Dust The site cleared shall be Implementation





generation periodically watered to reduce

emission of dust particles.

The workers shall be provided

with PPE such as nose masksand goggles to reduce impact

on health.

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR Metaliks

Ltd.

Table 3.2: EMP for Construction Phase Impacts

"Transportation of Construction Materials”

Environmental

ImpactsMitigation Remarks

Noise

generation Periodic maintenance of

vehicles is required

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR

Metaliks Ltd.Dust

generation

Construction materials

shall be covered with

tarpaulin sheets to prevent

the material from being air

borne.

The vehicle speed shall be

regulated.

The workers transporting

materials shall be

provided with PPE such as

nose asks to reduce impact

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR

Metaliks Ltd.





of air borne dust on their

health

Vehicular

emissions

Periodic emission check

for vehicles is required. Clean fuel shall be used

for vehicles.

Implementation

responsibility: Contractor

M/s SLR

Metaliks Ltd.

Table 3.3: EMP for Construction Phase Impacts "Construction Activities”

Environmental

Impacts

Mitigation Remarks

Noise

generation

Personnel Protective Equipment

(PPE) such as ear plugs and

helmets shall be provided for

construction workers.

The working hours shall be

imposed on construction workers.

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR

Metaliks Ltd.

Dust

generation

PPE in the form of nose masks

shall be provided for construction

workers.

Use of water sprays to prevent the

dust Contractor from being air

borne.

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR

Metaliks Ltd.

Air Emissions

from

construction

machinery

Periodic check and regular

maintenance of construction

machinery for emissions

Clean fuel shall be used in

equipments

Implementation

responsibility:

Contractor

M/s SLR

Metaliks Ltd.





Table 3.4 Characteristics of Environmental Impacts from Construction Activities

Impact characteristics

ActivityEnvironmental

AttributesCause

NatureDurat

ionReversibility Significance

Air Quality (SPM

and RSPM)

Dislodging of particles

from the ground

Direct

Negative

Short-

term

ReversibleLow, if Personnel Protective

Equipment (PPE) are used

Noise levels

Noise generation from

earth excavating

equipment

Direct

Negative

Short-

Term Reversible Low, if PPE are used by workers

Land Use Industrial land use Direct

Negative

Long

Term Irreversible Low.

Site

clearing

Ecology

Removal of vegetation

and loss of flora and

fauna

Direct

Negative

Long

Term Reversible Low. No cutting of trees.

Air Quality (SPM,

SO2, NOx, CO)

Transport ofconstruction material

in trucks & Exhaust

emission from vehicles

Direct

Negative

Short-

TermReversible

Medium if regular emission checks ar

performed

Transportation of

construct

ion

materialsNoise levels

Noise generation from

vehicles

Direct

Negative

Short-

Term Reversible

Low if regular vehicle maintenance is

done.





Risk Risk of accidents

during transit

Direct

Negative

Long

Term Irreversible

Low, if safety measures are taken to

prevent accidents

Air Quality (SPM,

SO2, NOx, CO)

Operation of

construction

machinery, welding

activities and others

Direct

Negative

Short-

TermReversible Low, if PPE are used by workers

Noise levels Noise generation from

use of machinery

Direct

Negative

Short-

Term Reversible Low, if PPE are used by workers

Land use Setting up of Project Direct

Negative

Long

Term

Irreversibl

e

The area is designated as Industrial

area

Construc

tion

activities

/ Laying

of roads

Ecology Loss of vegetation Direct

Negative

Long

Term Reversible

Low. No cutting of trees and green be

development is envisaged





Table 3.5 : Sources and types of Environmental Pollutants released due to the proposed

project during operational phase

Section Feed

materialsand fuels

Operation Pollutants Recipient Form of

pollution

Dust Air Air pollutionRaw

material

handling

iron ore ,

imported

coke,

limestone,

dolomite

Storage

Runoff/

leachates

Drain Water

pollution

Heat, dust,

SO2, NOx

Air Air PollutionSinter plant Iron Bearing

waste

materials

like iron ore

fines, coke

fines, mill

scale, quick

lime,

limestone,

dolomite,

GCP gas

Sintering at

an elevated

temperature

Noise Air Work zone

Noise

pollution

Heat, dusts

SO2, NOx

Air Air PollutionBlast

Furnace

Plant

Coke, iron

ore, sinter,

fluxes and

BF gas

Smelting of

iron oxide

Noise Air Work zone

Noise

Pollution

Heat, CO2 Air Air PollutionCaptive

Power Plant

Flue gas Steam

raising and

power

generation

Noise Work zone Noise

Pollution





Table 3.6 Characteristics of Environmental Impacts from Operational Phase

Impact characteristics

ActivityEnvironmental

AttributesCause

NatureDuratio

n

Reversibili

tySignificance

Afforestation /

Green belt

development

Ecology Planting of trees Direct

Positive

Long -

Term

Reversible High positive impact

Air Quality

(SPM, SO2, NOx,

CO, HC)

Unit operations

Vehicle operation and

fuel combustion

Direct

Negative

Long -

Term

Reversible Low as Ambient and Stack

Monitoring, vehicle

maintenance will be

performed.

Emissions from

various unit

processes and

Vehicular traffic

Noise levels Noise generation from

vehicles

Direct

Negative

Short-

term

Reversible Low, with periodical

maintenance of vehicles

Employmentgeneration

Direct and indirectemployment

DirectPositive

Long -Term

Reversible High, new opportunities ofsteady income for many

families

Socio- economic

Quality of life In-flow of funds in

the region/nation

Direct

Positive

Long -

Term

Reversible High, the project will

generate employment

Solid waste disposal Land and soil Generation of solid Direct Short- Reversible Low, proper collection and





wastes Negative term disposal.

Wastewater

discharge

Water quality Generation of waste

water

Direct

Negative

Short-

term

Reversible Low, as Septic Tank and

soak pit will be provided

Air quality Exhaust emissions Direct

Negative

Short-

term

Reversible Medium (DG set is only a

standby).

DG set, operation

Noise levels Noise generation Direct

Negative

Short-

term

Reversible Low due to noise protection

measures (enclosures, PPE

etc.)





CHAPTER - 4.0

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PROGRAMME

4.1 Environmental Monitoring Plan:

Regular monitoring in a systematic and standardized manner helps in assessment ofcurrent environment and provides information on operational performance of installed

pollution control facilities.

4.2 Following are the Environmental aspects will b e strictly considered in conducting

routine Environmental Monitoring:

Monitoring of Stack emissions for Temperature, Velocity, SPM, SO2, NOx and

CO. This will be carried out once in a month.

Monitoring of fugitive emissions will be carried out once in a month.

Monitoring of Ambient Air Quality at plant boundary for fugitive emissions for

SPM, RSPM, SO2 and NOX. This will be carried out once in a month.

Work Zone Air Quality Monitoring will be carried out in areas like Cooler

Discharge, pig casting unit, Ore charging place near Hopper, Coke Handling

Plant and Product House, granulation yard. This will be carried out once in amonth.

Monitoring of ground water quality of surrounding area of dump yard for pH,

conductivity, total solids, suspended solids and oil and grease. This will carried

out once before monsoon and after monsoon.

Recirculation water after Cooling will be analyzed for pH, TSS, TDS, COD, Iron

and Oil and Grease.

Ambient Noise Level Monitoring near the Blast furnace, Product House, pig

casting machine, Cooler discharge, Near boiler, Compressor Room, Stock House

and plant boundary. This will be carried out once in a month.

Monitoring of solid wastes quantity and utilization potential (Slag, sinter fines,

flue dust, sludge, etc.).





Table 4.1: Monitoring Schedule for Environmental Parameters for mitigation of

anticipated Environmental Impacts

Sl.

No.Particulars

Monitoring

frequency

Duration of

monitoring

Important

parameters for

monitoringI Air Quality

1 Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring within

premises

Once in a

month

Grab, 24 hrly

sample

SPM, RSPM, SO2,

NOx.

2 Stack/Chimney

Monitoring

Once in a

month

Grab Temperature,

Velocity, SO2, SPM,

NOx, HC, CO

3 Fugitive emissions

monitoring

Once in a

month

Grab SPM

II Water Quality

1 Ground Water Analysis Once in a

month

Grab As per KSPCB

requirements

III Soil Quality

1 Soil Quality Analysis Pre monsoon

and post

monsoon

Grab Colour, Textural

Class, pH, C,

Infiltration rate,

Moisture retention

capacity, Organic

matter, Na,

K,P,Pb,Cu,Zn,Cd,Fe

IV Ecological preservation

and up gradation

Seasonal Visual

observations

Survival rate

V Noise Quality





MainGate/Boundary

Power Plant D.G Set Room

Crushing Areas Vibrators

Compressor Loading and

Unloading

Others as notices

Once in a

Month

24Hrs

Monitoring

Noise levels in dB(A)





CHAPTER – 5.0ADDITIONAL STUDIES

Following are the additional studies taken up with respect to the proposed project:

Land use pattern of the proposed expansion project surrounding area

determined through using Satellite Imagery for a radius of 10 Kms which was

procured from the Karnataka State Remote Sensing and Technology Utilization

Centre, Bangalore.

Air Quality Dispersion Modeling studies.





CHAPTER – 6.0

PROJECT BENEFITS

6.1 Following are the benefits from the proposed project:

PIG IRON is raw iron in an ingot form. It is the immediate product of

smelting iron ore with coke and limestone in a blast furnace. Traditionallypig iron would be worked into wrought iron in finery forges, and later

puddling furnaces, more recently into steel.

Based on the assessment of steel market (considering the boom in

construction sector and industrial applications) and the resources available to

the promoters, it is recommended to set up a 2.0 Mt/yr pig iron plant.

It provides employment opportunities directly for about 200 people &

indirectly about 300 people.

Socio – economic status of the proposed project region will improve.





CHAPTER – 7.0

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

7.1 Environmental Management during Construction Stage

i)

During excavation and transportation on roads at the plant site, thereis a scope for local fugitive dust emissions. Frequent water sprinkling

in the vicinity of the construction activity will be done.

ii) There is a likelihood of fugitive dust from the construction activity and

material handling from the truck movement in the premises of the

proposed plant. The industry will take up tree plantation program

around the plant site.

iii) It will be ensured that construction vehicle are properly maintained.

The vehicle maintenance area will be located in such a manner, so as to

prevent contamination of water sources by accidental spillage of oil.

iv) Proper care will be taken for storage of LSD etc. Location will be

identified for the storage of such flammable liquids, away from the

main plant. The storage will be as per institutional safety standards.

v) The construction workers will be provided with sufficient and suitable

toilet facilities to allow proper standards of hygiene.

vi) Onsite workers using high noise equipment will adopt noise

protection devices. Noise prone activities will be restricted to daytime

hours only.

vii) Hazardous material will be stored in proper areas.

viii) After completion of construction activities, the rubbish will be cleared

and disposed to nearby authorized sites.

7.2 Environmental Management during Operation Stage

7.2.1 Air Environment:

Following are the arrangements made for control of pollution are considered:

The mitigation measures needs to be adopted during the operation stage to control the

negative impacts on air environment of the surrounding of the project area given

below:





The air pollution control equipment like Bag filters and other dedusting

equipments shall be operated continuously and provision shall be made for

backup power supply for these.

Monitoring of stack emissions and emissions from the dedusting equipments

shall be carried out regularly to ascertain the performance of the air pollution

control equipments.

Arrangements are made for periodical monitoring of stack gas and ambient air

quality. The sampling points are located based on meteorological conditions of

the region.

Ladder, port hole, power supply points are provided to the boiler and Blast

furnace stacks for monitoring of emissions.

Gas Cleaning Plant and de-dusting equipments are operated continuously.Provision are made for back-up power for this equipment.

Water spraying shall be adopted at loading and unloading points, storage

yards and near solid waste dumping yards which will reduce fugitive

emissions due to movement of truck.

All the internal roads shall be asphalted to reduce the fugitive dust due to truck

movement.

Green belt cover shall be provided. For this, the project has proposed to have

green belt cover to an extent of 30 acres (33%) of the total site area.

Cabins for shovel and dumpers and dust masks to workmen

A good house keeping and proper maintenance will be practiced in the

industry, which helps in controlling pollution.

Proper maintenance air pollution control equipment

Regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery’s in order to control emissions.

Table 7.1 Plant wise air pollution control system to control gaseous and fugitive

emissions

Sl.No Particulars of Plant in Proposed Pig Iron

Complex Project

Air Pollution Control

Equipments proposed

1 Pig Iron Plant Dust catcher

Venturi Scrubb er





Dry fog dust

suppression

systems

Stack/Chimneys

(>30 m)2 Captive Power Plant Stack/Chimneys

(>30 m)

3 Sinter Plant ESP

To reduce fugitive emissions of particulate matter during handling of materials, the

following prevention and control techniques will be followed:

Using indoor or covered stockpiles or, when open-air stockpiles are unavoidable,

use of water spray system, dust suppressants, windbreaks, and other stockpile

management techniques;

Designing a simple, linear layout for material handling operations to reduce the

need for multiple transfer points (trucks and tippers)

Maximizing the use of enclosed silos to store bulk powder;

Enclose conveyer transfer points with dust-controls;

Cleaning the return belts in the conveyor belt systems to remove loose dust;

Implementing routine plant maintenance and good housekeeping to keep small

leaks and spills to a minimum;

Implementation of correct loading and unloading practices.

7.2.2 Water Environment

Water requirement of 2220 KLD for the proposed project will be met from Tungabhadra

River. The water will be used majorly for cooling purposes. Water pollution mainly

comprises of inorganic solids, oil, grease, etc. in suspension, solution and emulsion.

The pollutants present in the waste water will be reduced to acceptable levels by

adoption of the following schemes.

Re-circulating water in the process whereby discharged volume is considerably

reduced





Close circuit cooling wherever feasible.

Clarifier and sludge pond for removal of suspended solids

Neutralization of acidic water by lime

Removal of oil and grease from the contaminated water by means of oil traps

and skimming devices

No Water is drawn from the river during lean seasons. During rainy season water is

drawn and collected in the storage reservoir.

The quantity of sewage generated from canteen & office activities will be treated in the

Septic Tank and Soak pits.

7.2.3 Noise Environment

Personnel working near noisy areas shall be provided with adequate personal

protective equipment such as earplugs and earmuffs, use of which will be strictly

enforced.

Sophisticated and low noise generating equipments will be selected.

Proper mounting of equipments and providing noise insulating enclosures or

paddling where practicable.

The equipments will be maintained at all times to ensure permissible noise

levels.

Appropriate advanced silencers, acoustic barriers; vibration-reducing pads will

be provided for all noise generating equipments.

The sources of continuous noise generating equipment such as compressors,

pumps etc will be designed to have noise level not exceeding 85-90dB(A).

It would be ensured that there would not be any operator near the noise

generating equipments on continuous basis. Boundary walls and dense green belt will be erected to act as acoustic barriers.

Adequate and appropriate type of green belt would be developed in and around

the proposed project site for noise mitigation in the area.

Shock absorbing techniques will be adopted to reduce noise level.





Acoustical walls and roofs are provided to buildings where such machineries are

installed.

Proper maintenance of machineries especially oiling and greasing of bearing and

gears etc.

Use of personnel protective to persons working near noise creating locations.

Plantation of green trees around the factory building and premises to control the

intensity of noise to the surrounding area.

33 % land area around the factory is covered with green belt. It includes green

belt of 6 to 10 m width around storage yards.

Trees are planted on either side of the roads with in the factory premise and with

in the vicnity around the factory.

Trees species are selected as per guidelines of CPCB.

7.2.4 Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste generation

Sl.No Item Description Quantity Pollution ControlA Sinter Plant1 Sinter Fines

(< 5mm)After screeningfrom MBF

10% of SinterProduction

To be charged backas blend mix forsinter production.

2 Fine Dust Dust from BagFilter/ESP

0.5 Kg/T ofSinter & Pellet

production

To be charged backas blend mix for

sinter production.B Mini Blast Furnace (MBF)

1 Slag From the process 320 Kg/T ofHM

To be granulatedand sold to CementPlants

2 Flue Dust Dust fromPrimary DustCatcher

10 Kg/T ofHM

To be charged backas blend mix forsinter production.

3 Sludge From GasCleaning Plant

0.5 Kg/T ofHM

Solidified sludgefrom the Thickenerto be charged backas blend mix forsinter production.

C Domestic Solid Waste

1 Garbage/Trash/Garden litters

From the entireIndustry

60 Kgs/day Stored in Garbagecollection Pits anddisposed to nearbyMunicipality.





7.2.5 Greenbelt Development

An area of about 35 acres of land (38% of total site area) in the plant premises is

proposed for greenbelt development. The species selected for greenbelt development

shall fulfill the following specific requirements of the area:

Tolerate to specific conditions.

Shall have rapid growth rate.

They shall rich canopy and shielding property.

Large bio-mass and leaves to provide fodder and fuel.

Ability to improve wastelands/barren areas.

As for as possible shall be native in nature.

7.2.6 Ecological Aspects

The following measures proposed will have minimum impact on ecology of the project

area:

Zero discharge of wastewater from the proposed project in the operation stage.

Continuing greening efforts in and around the project site.

An area of about 30 acres of land (33% of total site area) in the plant premises is

proposed for greenbelt development.

7.2.7 Aesthetics Aspects

Plant species of aesthetic value, fodder value, fruit bearing, and birds attracting

tree will be planted. Hence it would be converted into a possible park for the

nearby villages and project staff for recreation.

7.2.8 Socio Economic Aspects

• The project is not going to cause significant damage to the existing agricultural

situation. Instead, it is likely to provide the farmers with supplementary income.

• The project has very strong positive employment and income effects.

• There is a great possibility of industrialization in the vicinity of the proposed

plant. This is likely to bring dramatic changes by transforming this backward

area into an industrially developed one.





• The project has very strong positive impact, which is likely to result in the

improvement of economic situation of Hospet

• As an impact of identification of the project, small-scale industrial economy is

likely to flourish in the surrounding area. The small-scale industrial units are

expected to get financial supports from the financial institutions and banks. Inthis way, an overall development may take place in this area.

• The process of development will have maximum impact on the lifestyle of the

local people. The project and the consequent peripheral industrial economy will

generate income to the local and migrated people which will increase the

aggregate demand. This demand will get realized in the market and finally, lead

to the market in the locality of the project. Market expansion supported by

expected infrastructural developments like roads, electricity, water supply etc.

will result in improving the economic development in the entire region.

7.2.9 Storm Water Management

Storm water gutters will be constructed in the premises.

Garland channels will be provided to the storage yards.

Storm water storage capacity will be provided for about 30% of the annual storm

water collected from the factory premises.

The rain water thus collected is used for greenery development in the factory.

Also, part of storm water thus collected can also be used as a source of water for

the industry.

Storm water drains will be provided within the premises of the industry to avoid

mixing with affluent.

Storm water drains will be provided on both sides of the roads. Rectangular

drains will be provided based on the quantity of storm water to be conveyed and

depth limitations.

40 recharge pits are provided for the purpose of ground water recharge.

7.2.10 Post Project Environmental Monitoring

M/s SLR Metaliks Ltd. will implement various productivity management programs in

the plant to improve the work environment, effective house keeping and environment

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