EAFs use an electric arc between electrodes and the metal scrap to generate intense heat, melting the scrap efficiently.
The electric arc furnace is used for recycling of
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2019 · Topic: Pollution (Solid Waste Management: Types of waste (municipal, industrial, hazardous, e-waste), collection, treatment, disposal, policies.)
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