| Main Title |
Waste minimization assessment for a manufacturer of refurbished railcar bearing assemblies / |
| Author |
Kirsch, F. William. ;
Looby, G. P.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
University City Science Center, Philadelphia, PA.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1991 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600-M-91-044; EPA-R814903; PB92104348 |
| Stock Number |
PB92-104348 |
| OCLC Number |
24997400 |
| Subjects |
Waste minimization--Research--Tennessee ;
Railroad cars--Bearings--Research--Tennessee ;
Railroads--Cars--Bearings--Research--Tennessee
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| Additional Subjects |
Water pollution control ;
Pollution abatement ;
Hazardous materials ;
Research and development ;
Rail transportation ;
Bearings ;
Waste management ;
Cleaning ;
Waste water ;
Industrial wastes ;
US EPA ;
Plating ;
Chromium coatings ;
Washing ;
Greases ;
Lubrication ;
Corrosion prevention ;
Detergents ;
Waste minimization ;
Source reduction ;
Small systems ;
SIC 3743
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EHAM |
TD793.9.C56 1991 |
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Region 1 Library/Boston,MA |
04/29/2016 |
| EJAD |
EPA 600/M-91-044 |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
01/24/1992 |
| EJBD |
EPA 600-M-91-044 |
c.1-2 |
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
08/02/2013 |
| EJED |
EPA 600/M-91-044 |
|
OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
05/07/1999 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-M-91-044 |
In Binder Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| ELBD RPS |
EPA 600-M-91-044 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/17/2014 |
| NTIS |
PB92-104348 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
3 pages ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has funded a pilot project to assist small- and medium-size manufacturers who want to minimize their generation of waste but who lack the expertise to do so. Waste Minimization Assessment Centers (WMACs) were established at selected universities and procedures were adapted from the EPA Waste Minimization Opportunity Assessment Manual (EPA/625/7-88/003, July 1988). The WMAC team at the University of Tennessee performed an assessment at a plant which rebuilds railcar bearing assemblies -- approximately 163,200 bearing components per year. Bearings are disassembled, washed, then inspected. 'Premium' bearings, those still within specifications, are reassembled with new grease and bearing seals, packaged and shipped. Non-premium bearings are buffed, rinsed in hot water, and then chrome plated to build up the bearing surfaces. After chroming, the parts are rinsed, baked, and allowed to air cool. Cooled bearings are reassembled with new grease and seals, then packaged and shipped. The team's report, detailing findings and recommendations, indicated that the majority of waste was generated during the railcar bearing cleaning operation and that the greatest savings could be obtained by instigating onsite wastewater treatment and recirculating recovered water to reduce (90 percent) water consumption in the railcar bearing cleaning operation. |
| Notes |
Caption title. Shipping list no.: 91-714-P. "Oct. 1991." "EPA/600-M-91-044." |
| Place Published |
Cincinnati, OH |
| Supplementary Notes |
See also PB91-234518. Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Risk Reduction Engineering Lab. |
| Access Notes |
Also issued online. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory (U.S.) |
| Title Ser Add Ent |
Environmental research brief. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1991 |
| Series Title Traced |
Environmental research brief |
| Series Title Untraced |
Environmental research brief |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A01/MF A01 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Medium |
unmediated |
| Content |
text |
| Carrier |
volume |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| Merged OCLC records |
1225758441 |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20160419144237 |
| Language |
eng |
| SUDOCS Number |
EP 1.96:600/M-91/044 |
| Origin |
OCLC |
| Type |
MERGE |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01406cam 2200409Ia 45020 |
