OPTIMIZATION OF SODA ASH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT USING LCA TOOL

Soda Ash also known as Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) is an alkali chemical refined from the mineral Trona or naturally occurring Sodium Carbonate- bearing brines, the mineral Nahcolite or manufactured from one of several chemical processes. Soda Ash is mainly produced by Solvay Process also called Ammonia Soda Process. It is having Industrial as well as Domestic application. It is used for the manufacture of Glass, Sodium Salts, Soap, Pulp & Paper, Cellulose and Rayon, Cleaning Compounds, Water Softening Chemicals. Domestic application includes its use as Washing Powder by Laundries and Washerman. Solvay Process requires Fuel, Raw Materials and Utilities. During this production process there are various Emissions and Environmental Impact. Recent technologies and advancements are predominant in reducing this Soda Ash Environment Impact. Current scenario shows that LCA is a very Handy tool which can be used to study and track the current status of Soda Ash Environment Impact. It also helps us in conducting Optimization studies and Reducing the Soda Ash Environment Impact.