Main Title |
Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessment: A Photofinishing Facility. |
CORP Author |
Science Applications International Corp., McLean, VA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
Publisher |
Aug 91 |
Year Published |
1991 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-C8-0061; EPA/600/2-91/039; |
Stock Number |
PB91-231530 |
Additional Subjects |
Waste management ;
Photographic processing chemicals ;
Water pollution control ;
Materials recovery ;
Electrowinning ;
Ion exchanging ;
Feasibility studies ;
Waste recycling ;
Waste minimization ;
Source reduction
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB91-231530 |
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 |
184p |
Abstract |
A waste minimization opportunity assessment was performed which identified areas for waste reduction at a photofinishing facility. The study followed procedures in the EPA Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessment Manual. The report identifies potential options to achieve further waste minimization progress. A number of waste producing processes were initially screened, and detailed technical evaluations were performed on wastes associated with process solutions and wash waters. Options identified were as follows: (1) wash water control; (2) silver recovery--metal replacement cartridges; (3) silver recovery--electrowinning (4) electrowinning with MRC tailing; (5) recovery of silver--ion exchange; (6) recovery of fixer; (7) recovery of bleach fix; and (8) recovery of developer. Based on the results of the assessment phase, Options 1-4 and 7 were selected for further evaluation in the feasibility phase. The results of the study indicate the fastest payback would be realized from Options 1 and 7 assuming Accuphoto's willingness to recycle bleach and no production increases. |