5. Optimization of Fines processing line _ GISEMENT
As explained at the beginning of this paper, Fines” are a complex and heterogenic mix of different substances among them a tiny, but not negligible, fraction of heavy metals.
Therefore, contrary to Second Step Scrap Iron line optimization, the solution will not be only mechanical. First thing is to characterize Fines. This is the main difficulty since Fines results from the first shredding step of Solid Bulky Waste and Non-Hazardous Industrial Waste , so this mix is composed of an important variety of materials coming from many sources. In this part, Fines are not characterized in details but as a mix of groups/parts which have been easily
identified thank to empirical tests and laboratory analyses.