Main Title |
Fluid sorbent recycling device for industrial fluid users. {MICROFICHE} |
Author |
Chen, A. S. C. ;
Olfenbuttel, R. F. ;
Cano, B. T.
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CORP Author |
Battelle, Columbus, OH.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
Publisher |
Battelle for US Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory, |
Year Published |
1993 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-C0-0003; EPA/600/R-93/154 |
Stock Number |
PB93-218519 |
Additional Subjects |
Waste recycling ;
Pollution abatement ;
Liquid wastes ;
Sorbents ;
Industrial wastes ;
Extraction ;
Performance evaluation ;
Economic analysis ;
Quality assurance ;
Technology utilization ;
Waste management ;
Viscosity ;
Roller compression extractors ;
Sorbent pads
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Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB93-218519 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
59 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
Abstract |
A roller compression extractor that extracts fluids from reusable sorbent pads was evaluated as a method of waste reduction. The extraction device, evaluated for industrial fluid users in New Jersey, was found to be effective in recycling unpleated sorbent pads, especially for low-viscosity fluids. The unpleated sorbent pads can be reused for at least eight times for low-viscosity fluids and up to three times for medium-viscosity fluids. However, the Extractor cannot be used for pads soaked with high-viscosity fluids. Annual savings up to 51% and 75%, would be possible for pads reused two and eight times, respectively. The cost per use can be as low as $1.19 for eight reuse cycles, versus $4.80 for single usage. The savings come primarily from cost and volume reductions in sorbent pad disposal. The number of drums needed for pad disposal would be reduced 73% and 93% if pads are reused for two and eight times, respectively. |
Notes |
"EPA 600/R-93/154." |